Heaven, help me. This Rustic Thai Beef Soup makes me want to get the flu, just so I can stay home from work and eat bowl after bowl of it while watching TV. This soup, it’s amazing. It’s full of nutritious vegetables, hearty ground beef, and a rich and flavorful broth. Plus, it’s done in only a half-hour!
How to Make Thai Beef Soup
Step #1: Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then add the garlic and curry paste and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes, breaking up the large pieces of curry paste with the back of a spoon. Step #2: Add in the mushrooms and let brown, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Add in the ground beef, then use your spoon to break up the meat into large chunks. Step #3: Reduce heat to medium, and add in the broth, green beans, zucchini, lime leaves, fish sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Let the soup come to a boil over medium heat, then cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. For reheating, thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen, then warm it on the stove over medium heat until heated through. Avoid boiling vigorously, as this can affect the texture of the vegetables and meat. It’s best to add fresh basil after reheating to retain its flavor and aroma.
