Beef and bean soup
A hearty one-dish meal that comes together quickly in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried beans SOAKED OVERNIGHT in filtered or spring water. I used a 10-bean blend. Use any of these for the migraine diet: chickpeas, white beans, kidney beans, split peas, black beans,
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 onions diced. Use a bunch of green onions for the migraine diet.
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced into coins
- 2 potatoes new or Yukon gold (but any type will do), large dice
- 4 ounces beef (grass-fed) pork or lamb, cubed (can omit to make this vegan)
- 4 cups water (filtered or spring)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste or red pepper paste/puree
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 thyme (fresh) 2-3 sprigs
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning salt-free OR Porcini Paradiso from Spice Tribe
Instructions
- Soak the dried beans overnight in plenty of water. If possible, use filtered or spring water for the best flavor. Rinse and drain.
- Heat the oil in the Instant Pot set to Saute (medium heat level). Saute the onion, garlic, and carrots for 5 minutes or until turning golden.
- Add the Italian seasoning and cook for 1 minute to release the oils.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir well, making sure the tomato paste is dissolved. Hit Cancel.
- Secure the lid, then set to Pressure Cook on high for 25 minutes. Use natural pressure release. After opening the lid, remove the 3 bay leaves and the thyme sprigs. Serve hot, garnished with more fresh thyme if desired.