Nkrakra - African Beef And Vegetable Soup Recipe

african Beef And Vegetable Soup (nkrakra — Ghana)

1 (1 1/2 Pound) Beef Boneless Chuck, Tip
    Or Round, Cut Into 3/4-inch Cubes
2 Cups Water
2 Teaspoons Salt
1/4 Teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/8 To 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Red Pepper
1 1/2 Pounds Hubbard Squash, Pared
    And Cut Into 1-inch Cubes*
2 Medium Tomatoes, Chopped
1 (10 Ounce) Package Frozen Baby Lima Beans

heat Beef, Water, Salt, Ginger And Red Pepper To Boiling In Dutch Oven; Reduce Heat. Cover And Simmer 1 1/2 Hours.

add Squash; Cover And Cook Until Beef And Squash Are Tender, 30 To 45 Minutes Longer.

remove Squash; Mash Or Purée In Blender. Return Squash To Dutch Oven. Add Tomatoes And Beans. Heat To Boiling; Reduce Heat. Cover And Simmer Until Beans Are Tender — About 15 Minutes.

top Each Serving With Hot Cooked Rice, If Desired.

yields 6 Servings.

* 1 (12 Ounce) Package Frozen Cooked Squash, Thawed, Can Be Substituted For The Fresh Squash. Add It With The Tomatoes.





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