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Lithuanian Meat Soup

Name: Lithuanian Meat Soup
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lithuanian
Ingredients: 500g beef or pork, cubed; 1 onion, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 potatoes, diced; 1 celery stalk, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 liters water; 1 tbsp olive oil

A hearty Lithuanian soup with meat, typically made with beef or pork, and served with traditional side dishes.

80 minutes4 servings

Method

In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
Add the meat and cook until browned on all sides.
Pour in water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
Add potatoes and continue cooking for another 20 minutes until tender.
Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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