Creole-Flavored Beef Soup Recipe

Creole-Flavored Beef Soup Recipe

  • 3 1/2 pounds beef shank cross cuts, cut 1 inch thick
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 2 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cups hot cooked rice (optional)
  1. Combine beef, 4 cups water, tomatoes, onion, celery, garlic, bouillon cubes, salt, black pepper and red pepper in Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2 hours.
  2. Remove cross cuts. Remove beef from bones; cut into small pieces. Skim fat from soup. Stir in beef, cabbage and bell pepper; continue cooking, covered, 30 minutes or until beef and vegetables are tender. Stir in lemon juice. Serve with rice.