Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

First course of Hungarian origin prepared with beef, bones, carrots, parsley, turnip, celeriac, peppers, onions, garlic, pepper, potatoes, allspice, saffron, spices, verbena and pasta

Ingredients

 Serves 8

800 g (1.76 lb) beef (brisket, neck, shank, or mixed cuts)
400–500 g (14–18 oz) bones with marrow
300 g (10.5 oz / about 2 cups chopped) carrots
300 g (10.5 oz / about 2 cups chopped) parsley root
150 g (5.3 oz / about 1 cup) celeriac
150 g (5.3 oz / about 1 cup) kohlrabi
150 g (5.3 oz / about 1 cup) bell peppers
100 g (3.5 oz / about 1 cup chopped) onions
2 cloves garlic
300 g (10.5 oz / about 2 cups diced) potatoes
10 black peppercorns
3 allspice berries (pimento)
A pinch of saffron (about 0.05 g / 0.002 oz)
Salt-free spices, to taste (e.g., bay leaf, thyme, rosemary)
A few fresh verbena leaves (about 1 tablespoon / 2 g / 0.07 oz)
Fresh parsley, to taste (about 2 tablespoons / 8 g / 0.3 oz)
150 g (5.3 oz / about 1½ cups) pasta for soup

Method

Put the meat and bones in 300 ml of cold water

Bring to a boil and then throw away the water.

Put the meat and bones back into cold water, boil, lower the temperature and continue to skim the broth until it runs clear.

Boil in an uncovered pot for 2 and 1/2 hours.

In the meantime, continue to remove the foam that forms on the surface of the broth.

Set aside the parsley, which should be sprinkled on the soup once ready. Peel the vegetables and season them with spices.

Simmer the broth for another 3- 31/2 hours

When the vegetables and meat are both tender, remove them from the broth and slice them.

At the end, filter the broth once again with a sieve.

Serve with vermicelli, split spaghetti, quadrucci or semolina gnocchi. Sprinkle with chopped parsley at the moment

Allergens

Garlic: very rare cases of garlic reactivity reported

Carrot: possible individual intolerance and cross-reactivity in case of allergy to pollen of Artemisia, Graminaceae, Composite, Birch

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Pasta: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Peppers: possible individual intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of allergy to grasses

Allspice (allspice): possible allergy from direct contact on the skin

Parsley: possible cross-reaction in case of allergy to spices, mugwort, composites

Turnip: possible individual intolerance

Celeriac: potentially allergenic

Spices: possible cases of spice intolerance

Verbena: some substances contained in broad beans, peas and verbena are toxic to people with favism. To trigger the symptoms, it may be sufficient to inhale the smell of these substances or the pollen of these plants.

Saffron: rare but possible allergy

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Garlic: has immune-stimulating properties, promotes liver function and the elimination of waste metabolites. It also has hypocholesterolemic, lipid-lowering, antiplatelet, hypotensive and hypoglycemic properties that promote cardiac function.

Meat : rich in selenium that supports the immune system. To reduce the presence of potassium, boil the meat in plenty of water which is then eliminated.

Carrots: rich in vitamins (B1, B2, C, PP, E, D), carotenoids, minerals and active ingredients that support the functionality of the immune system and ophthalmic, diuretic and healing functions and act to protect the cardiovascular system. Also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the contribution of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Onion: it is rich in selenium which supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; it provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also indicated for nephropathic patients, it is a good diuretic that prevents kidney stones. Especially if consumed with the peel, it provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Pasta: if produced with wholemeal flour, which provides zinc, an element favorable to the proper functioning of the immune system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Cereals stimulate the synthesis of serotonin which counteracts depression and promotes good mood

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Bell pepper: rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, antioxidant par excellence that fight free radicals and support the immune system, and mineral salts; also suitable for nephropathics, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Allspice (allspice): promotes gastrointestinal function

Parsley: rich in carotenoids that support the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Turnip: it has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, favorable to the functioning of the immune system, purifying favorable to the proper functioning of the liver and favorable to hematopoiesis and improvement of cardiovascular circulation. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Celeriac: has diuretic properties. It provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Spices: ginger, cinnamon, chili pepper, turmeric, cloves, saffron, mustard, etc., have the ability to regulate cholesterol and blood sugar content and strengthen the immune system.

Verbena: helps counteract stressful conditions and promotes brain and liver function.

Saffron: able to strengthen the immune system

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Anorexia -Weight Loss
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation
• Mucositis – Inflammation and injury of the oral cavity

Avoid administration in case of:

• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (Problems chewing – swallowing)