Chili bean soup
Description
This dish contains a variety of ingredients, making the soup rich and spicy. It's a great alternative to the usual borscht. You can substitute the vegetables with others, and use any kind of minced meat. Try cooking it—you won't be disappointed.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First of all, gather all the ingredients for preparing this soup.
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Step 2
2. Wash the green pepper and chili, chop into small pieces. Wash the onion and also finely chop. Place a frying pan on the heat, add a little vegetable oil, and sauté the vegetables.
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Step 3
3. Wash the tomatoes and make crosswise cuts on each. Pour boiling water over them and let sit for 1–2 minutes, then drain the water and peel off the skin.
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Step 4
4. Place the pot in which we will cook the soup over heat. Pour in a little vegetable oil and add the ground meat. Fry it, constantly breaking it apart with a fork. Add tomato paste to the cooked meat.
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Step 5
5. Add the sautéed vegetables to the meat mixture. Mix well and place the pot over heat.
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Step 6
6. Pour in the beef broth and bring the soup to a boil, then simmer for about twenty minutes.
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Step 7
7. Drain the beans in a colander to remove excess moisture. After 20 minutes, add the drained beans.
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Step 8
8. Mix the soup and cook for another 5–10 minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste. For serving, place a little grated cheese in the bowl, pour in the soup, and enjoy its flavor.