Description
Warm and comforting Vegetable Beef Shank Soup made with tender beef shanks, farro, carrots, celery, zucchini, and savory herbs, simmered in rich beef broth for a hearty, flavorful, and nourishing meal perfect for family dinners or cozy nights.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 beef shanks (about 1.5 lbs)
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 zucchini, chopped
1 cup crushed tomatoes
6 cups beef broth
1/2 cup farro, rinsed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Season beef shanks with salt and pepper, then sear on both sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
Stir in zucchini and crushed tomatoes. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
Return beef shanks to the pot. Add beef broth, farro, thyme, and bay leaf.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, until beef is tender and falling off the bone.
Remove beef shanks, shred meat, and return to the soup. Discard bones and bay leaf.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Homemade