Catalan stle soup is a Mediterranean inspired dish. The meaty taste of beef mixed with carrots, onions an tomatoes in a flavorful vegetable stock is a delicious delight. Catalan Soup has many different verities found all over the world. A lot of the vegetables used in this particular recipe can be substituted with the ones that You like an even more types of vegetable can be added. The beef can be substitued for pork or fish it really all depends on the taste Your looking for.

This Catalan Soup recipe is fairly simple to make an should only take between 45 minutes to an hour to prepare an cook. This soup is best served with something You can dip in to it. I suggest some type of bread like, garlic bread or maybe even a grilled cheese sandwich.

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• 2lb Beef Mince
• 2 Carrots (Chopped)
• 2 Onions (Chopped)
• 2 Tomatoes (Chopped)
• 1oz Plain Flour
• 2pt Hot Vegetable Stock

Preparation

Heat the oil in a flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat. Sauté the beef until it is just cooked, then remove and keep to one side. Sauté the carrots, onions and tomatoes in the same pan for a few minutes, stirring continuously to prevent sticking. Blend in the flour using a wooden spoon, and cook for a few more minutes. Return the cooked beef mince to the casserole. Cover the mixture with the hot stock, and simmer the soup gently for about 45 minutes. Serve hot.