Hearty Navy Bean Soup with Tender Sirloin Tips

Enjoy the comforting flavors of a hearty navy bean soup with the added richness of tender sirloin tips. This soup is perfect for cold winters or when you need a comforting meal. The beans are simmered in a flavorful broth, with the sirloin tips adding a meaty and tender texture. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a satisfying and delicious meal.

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried navy beans
• 1 lb sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 4 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Rinse the navy beans and soak them in water overnight.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot and cook for a few minutes.
5. Drain the soaked navy beans and add them to the pot.
6. Pour in the beef broth and water.
7. Add the bay leaves, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper to the pot.
8. Stir well and bring the soup to a boil.
9. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
10. Simmer the soup for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the navy beans are tender.
11. In the meantime, heat a separate pan over medium-high heat and sear the sirloin tips until browned on all sides.
12. Once the navy beans are tender, add the seared sirloin tips to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
13. Remove the bay leaves from the soup.
14. Serve the navy bean soup with sirloin tips hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
15. Enjoy your hearty and comforting bowl of navy bean soup with sirloin tips!

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