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Darby's Daily Balance

Longevity Minestrone

longevity minestrone: a hearty, protein-packed winter soup.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef (grass-fed, 90% lean)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 6 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 2 cups fennel, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped or minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz can)
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 32 oz bone broth (chicken or beef) (bone broth has far more protein than chicken stock)
  • salt, black pepper & red pepper flakes
  • 1 bunch parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, grated (for topping)

Method

  1. 1

    Brown your ground beef in a large pot, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Add olive oil to the pot, then sauté onion, celery, and carrots for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add bell pepper, zucchini, fennel, and garlic — cook 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

  5. 5

    Stir in crushed tomatoes and tomato paste; simmer 1–2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Pour in bone broth (add water for thinner consistency).

  7. 7

    Add back your beef, stir, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Add beans & parsley, cook 10 more minutes.

  9. 9

    Serve with parmesan & extra parsley on top.

  10. 10

    Keeps in the fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 6 months.