Tomato Beef Soup with Vietnamese Coriander
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
175 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Vietnamese
Tomato Beef Soup with Vietnamese Coriander
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Tomato Beef Soup with Vietnamese Coriander (canh bò rau răm) is a rustic and traditional dish often enjoyed in family meals in Hanoi. This comforting soup features tender beef and tangy tomatoes, providing a delightful burst of flavors in every spoonful.
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Ingredients
For the Beef
- 8 oz flank steak or sirloin (or ground beef)
- ⅜ teaspoon salt
- ⅜ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1¼ teaspoons cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons cooking oil (plus more for cooking)
For the Soup
- ¾ cup thinly sliced yellow onions (about half a large onion)
- ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- 1½ teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 lb tomatoes, cut into wedges
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 4½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- several slices of bird's eye chili (optional)
- 2-3 scallion stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Vietnamese coriander, roughly chopped (you can use up to 1½ cups)
Instructions
- Slice the beef thinly against the grain into small pieces. The pieces should be smaller than beef slices in stir-fries. Toss well with all other ingredients in the "For the Beef" section (salt, pepper, garlic, cornstarch, oil). Set aside to marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Place a heavy pot with a wide bottom over medium heat. Once it is hot, add oil to coat the bottom. Add onion slices and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the onion is fragrant and has a light color.
- Add the remaining minced garlic and sauté briefly until the garlic is fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the beef. Spread the meat on a thin layer and brown it until the outside is still slightly pink. Toss the beef with fish sauce, and then transfer the meat mixture to a plate, leaving just a few onion slices and small bits of beef in the pot.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add half of the tomato wedges. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until they are softened. Adjust the heat as needed.
- Add water to the pot. Also add the remaining salt, then let the soup come to a boil. Skim off the foam if needed, and add the remaining tomato wedges along with the lime juice.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot with a lid slightly askew. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid and increase the heat. Add the sautéed beef mixture and chili (if using). Give the soup a quick stir, and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Quickly add the chopped scallion and Vietnamese coriander. Give it another quick stir, and the soup should start to boil again. Transfer to serving bowls and serve right away.
Notes
- If you can't find Vietnamese coriander, you can try using a combination of cilantro and mint (or Thai basil) as a substitute. However, the flavor won't be the same.
- For a heartier soup, you can use low-sodium beef broth instead of water. For us, we prefer how light and flavorful the soup turns out with just water. If using beef broth, adjust the seasonings as needed.
- The recipe can serve 3-4 people. If you have meat lovers in the family, you can increase the amount of beef (as well as the ingredients to marinate the beef) by 50%.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
175kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
884mg
(37%)
Potassium
527mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1287IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 884mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1287IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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