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Beef Soup (Kharcho) Recipe

Beef Soup (Kharcho) Recipe
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5.2 from 13 reviews

This hearty and flavorful Beef Soup (Kharcho) is a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. Tender beef stew meat, aromatic herbs, and fragrant spices come together in a delicious soup that will warm you from the inside out.

Ingredients

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Beef:

  • 3 lb beef stew meat
  • 3 tsp salt

Soup Base:

  • 4 Tbsp light olive oil (or any cooking oil), divided
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth + 4 cups filtered water
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 dry bay leaves
  • 1 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 garlic cloves, pressed
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice (Jasmine rice recommended)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped, plus extra for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Sprinkle the beef stew meat with 3 tsp of salt and stir. In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef in two batches, sautéing each batch until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside (don’t worry about cooking it through at this stage).
  2. Sauté the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot, adding more oil if needed. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Simmer the Soup: Add the canned tomatoes with their juice, the 4 cups of broth, 4 cups of water, 2 bay leaves, and the browned beef. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  4. Add Rice and Seasonings: Stir in 1/2 cup of rice, 2 tbsp of lemon juice, the pressed garlic, coriander, and paprika. Cover and simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
  5. Finish the Soup: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the fresh parsley and dill. Cover and let the soup sit for 10 minutes before serving. Taste and adjust with more salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with additional parsley and dill as desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can add more vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrients.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors have had time to meld together.

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Keywords: Beef Soup, Kharcho Soup, Georgian Soup, Comfort Food

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