Bancheros Soup Recipe
Hi friends! Today is soup day. I love hearty soups. This one is very special. It is a classic Italian-American recipe. It warms you up fast. I will teach you How to make Bancheros Soup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef.
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped.
- 2 medium carrots sliced.
- 2 celery stalks chopped.
- 2 cloves garlic minced.
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes.
- 1 can 15 oz kidney beans, rinsed.
- 1 can 15 oz Great Northern beans, rinsed.
- 4 cups good beef broth.
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning.
- 1 cup small pasta like ditalini.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving.
- Fresh parsley for garnish.
Instructions
. Brown the Meat
- Use your large pot. Put it on medium heat. Add the ground beef. Cook it until it is brown. Stir it often. Carefully drain the extra fat.
Cook the Vegetables
- Add the chopped onion. Add the sliced carrots. Put in the celery. Cook until they are soft. This takes 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic now. Cook for one more minute.
Build the Soup
- Now add the crushed tomatoes. Pour in the beef broth. Add both types of beans. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning. Stir everything together.
Let it Simmer
- Bring the soup to a boil. Then lower the heat to low. Let it simmer gently. Cook for 20 minutes. The flavors will blend together. It smells great!
Add the Pasta
- Stir in the small pasta. Cook until the pasta is tender. This takes about 10 minutes. Read your pasta box. Do not overcook it.
Season and Serve
- Add salt and pepper now. Taste your soup. Add more if needed. Serve the soup hot. Ladle into bowls.
Notes
- Use high-quality lean beef. It provides great flavor.
- Rinse the beans very well. This lowers the sodium.
- Do not overcook the pasta. Add it near the end.
- Let the soup sit a bit. It tastes better the next day.
- Serve with fresh bread. It helps sop up the broth.