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Nothing warms the soul on a cold winter day quite like a hearty bowl of Tuscan Beef Soup. This recipe combines fork-tender English roast, Italian tomatoes, fresh kale, and cannellini beans for a rich, satisfying meal that’s become a family favorite in our house. I make this soup with Certified Angus Beef from Acme Fresh Market, where the helpful butchers will even cut your English roast into perfect 1-inch cubes, saving valuable prep time. Every time I serve this soup, my family goes back for seconds – it’s that good!
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- 2 lb Certified Angus Beef ® shoulder clod roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup farro
- 2 cups water
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 14 oz diced Italian-style tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 bunch kale, stripped from stem and chopped
- 15 oz cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Ingredients
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- Soak farro in 2 cups water; set aside.
- Season roast cubes with salt and pepper. Preheat oil in a Dutch oven to medium high; sear cubes, working in batches to avoid crowding the pan. Set browned cubes aside.
- Add garlic and onion to the pan, reduce heat to medium low and sear 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato paste and cook 2 more minutes. Stir in diced tomatoes and beef stock. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Return beef cubes to Dutch oven and simmer 1 hour.
- Drain farro and add to simmering soup. Cook 15 minutes, add kale and beans; simmer an additional 15 minutes. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
The key to making this soup extraordinary truly lies in using quality ingredients, especially the beef. I’ve found that using Certified Angus Beef makes a noticeable difference in the flavor and tenderness of the meat. If you’re not sure about which cut to use, don’t hesitate to ask the butchers at your local Acme Fresh Market – they’re always happy to help select the perfect cut and will even prepare it to your specifications.
This soup isn’t just a meal; it’s an invitation to gather around the table with family. In our house, it’s one of those dishes that encourages everyone to linger a little longer, enjoying both the warm, comforting flavors and the precious family time together. Plus, like many soups, the leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
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