Lesupu (beef and vegetable broth)

Instructions

1. Cut the meat into large pieces and place them in a large saucepan with cold water.
2. Bring to the boil over high heat, then skim the surface with a spoon to remove impurities.
3. Add the whole onion, the crushed garlic, the bay leaf and the peppercorns. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 1 hour.
4. Peel the carrots and potatoes and cut them into large chunks. Wash and slice the leek.
5. Add the vegetables to the broth with the salt and continue cooking for 25 minutes, at a gentle simmer.
6. Remove the bay leaf and the onion. Serve the broth hot with the vegetables and meat, sprinkled with parsley.