Flea Soup

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb beef stew meat (or chuck, cubed)
• 9 cups beef broth (dark, rich)
• 1 1/2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
• 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tsp grated ginger (optional)
• 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 pinches sugar (optional)
• Salt, to taste
• 1 tbsp white sesame seeds
• 1 1/2 tsp black sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Simmer: Add beef, broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire, onion, garlic, and ginger to a large pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook about 20 minutes, until beef is tender.
2. Season: Add smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning; add a pinch of sugar if desired.
3. Speck Deployment: Stir in sesame seeds just before serving so they float and drift naturally.
4. Serve: Ladle into bowls. Do not over-stir; keep the specks visible.

Flea Soup

Dark broth • Gentle warmth • Signature specks

Vault-Tec Lore

Vault-Tec’s sanitized version preserves the appearance of the original without any actual fleas involved.

Overseer’s Notes

• This soup is about appearance as much as flavor.
• Specks should be visible but not overpowering.

Pairings

• Vault bread or dinner rolls