Valentines Day is next week so what better way to show someone you care that a hearty stew to warm the heart of your special someone. Now I know you're thinking soup isn't very romantic so I added a special ingredient to make it a bit more luxurious, chocolate wine! Just trust me on this one it adds such a great depth and richness to the soup that you are sure to impress with your awesome cooking skills.
Ingredients
- 200g mince beef
- 2 carrots
- 2 peppers
- 1 small red onion
- 2 parsnips
- 1 stick of celery
- 1 can of mixed beans (180g)
- 1 carton of chopped tomatoes (370g)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chilli flakes
- 1 cup chocolate wine
- 2/3 cup of water
- Salt & pepper to taste
(Serves 4)
♥ Dice the garlic, onions and celery then cook on a moderate heat in a saucepan along with the mice beef until brown.
♥ Dice the peppers then peel and cut the carrots and parsnips into diagonal chunks.
♥ Add all the remaining ingredients to the saucepan, stir then place a lid on and simmer on a low heat for 15 - 20 minutes until the carrots have cooked
♥ The soup should be fairly thick but feel free to add more water or stock if you prefer it to be more liquidy.
♥ Garnish with some coriander or chilli flakes and serve alone or with some crusty bread.
Good Luck
Cate
xoxo
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