Minced Beef Soup

• 250 grams minced beef
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 can chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp onion salt
• 800 ml chicken or beef broth or stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
• 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper.
• 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 1 bag of spinach
• 1 handful of chopped parsley
• 1 small tomato paste
• 4 tbsp red wine

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. When heated brown the meat.
3. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4. Heat the same pan with the rest of the olive oil.
5. Add the garlic and onion and fry for 2-3 minutes until the onion has softened.
6. Add in the tomato can, wine, paste, bay leaves and Worcestershire sauce and Continue to simmer for a further 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the stock and bring to the boil.
8. Then add the rest (not the spinach or parsley) of the ingredients, including meat and simmer for 30-35 minutes on low-medium heat or until potatoes are cooked.
9. Occasionally stir and if needed top up with boiling water.
10. Add the spinach and parsley and continue to simmer for a further 15-20 minutes.
11. Check seasoning.
12. Rest for 10 minutes and serve with some grated parmesan, if using.

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Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/348421-minced-beef-soup (may not work)