Beef, Chestnut, & Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Beef, Chestnut, & Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces lean beef; 4 cups fresh beef stock; 1 cinnamon stick, broken; 2 star anise; 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced; 3 cups cooked white rice; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 6 tablespoons orange juice; salt and pepper; orange rind, cut into strips; 2 tablespoons snipped chives

Servings: persons

12 ounces lean beef
4 cups fresh beef stock
1 cinnamon stick, broken
2 star anise
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (4 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and sliced
3 cups cooked white rice
1 teaspoon orange zest
6 tablespoons orange juice
salt and pepper
orange rind, cut into strips
2 tablespoons snipped chives

1
Using a sharp knife, carefully trim away any fat from the beef.
2
Cut the beef into thin strips and then place into a large saucepan.
3
Add the stock, cinnamon, star anise, soy sauce, sherry, tomato paste, and water chestnuts.
4
Bring to a boil, skimming away any surface film with a flat ladle.
5
Cover the pan and simmer gently for about 20 minutes or until the beef is tender.
6
Skim the soup with a flat ladle again to remove any film.
7
Remove and discard the cinnamon and star anise and blot the surface with absorbent paper towels to remove any fat.
8
Stir in the rice, orange rind, and juice.
9
Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
10
Heat through for 2-3 minutes before ladling into warm bowls.
11
Serve garnished with orange rind and snipped chives.

805

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces lean beef, 4 cups fresh beef stock, 1 cinnamon stick, broken, 2 star anise, and more.

Yes, Beef, Chestnut, & Rice Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Beef, Chestnut, & Rice Soup

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