Kreatosoupa Recipe: An Easy Recipe for Greek Beef Soup

Kreatosoupa, also known as Greek meat soup or Greek beef soup, is a hearty and flavorful soup made with beef, vegetables, and herbs. The soup typically includes onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes and can also include tomatoes and herbs such as thyme and bay leaves. The beef is simmered in the broth until tender and flavourful, and then the vegetables are added and cooked until tender. Kreatosoupa is a popular dish in Greece, especially in winter, and is often served with a side of bread and a sprinkle of grated cheese. It is a delicious and filling soup perfect for a cold night. Here is our easy kreatosoupa recipe to try.

Useful Information

Preparation time:	15 minutes
Cooking time:	2 hours 15 minutes
Servings:	6
Vegetarian?	NO
Vegan?	NO
Dairy-free:	YES
Gluten-free:	YES

Ingredients for the Kreatosoupa Recipe

• 1 kg beef, diced into 2-inch cubes
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 celery sticks, sliced
• 2 onions, finely diced
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1.5 litres of beef stock
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp of dried thyme
• 1 tsp each of salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Juice and zest of one lemon

How to Make the Kreatosoupa Recipe

1. Add the olive oil to a large pan and put over high heat.
2. Then, add the beef to the pan and saute for five minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure the beef is nicely browned on all sides.
3. Next, add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pan and saute for another two minutes.
4. Add the potatoes, bay leaves, and thyme to the pan, then cover with the beef stock. Stir all the ingredients together.
5. Cover the pan with a lid and turn down the heat of the hob to low, then cook for approximately two hours until all the ingredients are tender.
6. Season the soup with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stir the ingredients together, and cook for another five minutes.

Additional Tips

• The best cut of beef to use for the kreatosoupa recipe is chuck steak, also known as braising steak.
• Try eating this hearty Greek soup with sliced homemade white bread or soft bread rolls with butter.
• If you enjoyed our kreatosoupa recipe, you might also like our tourlou, fava, fakes, and avgolemono recipes.
• You can experiment with the flavouring of the soup. If you are not a fan of thyme, try adding parsley or rosemary instead.

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