Beef-Tomato Soup

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 10 people

Categories: Beef, Main Dish, Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs sirloin steaks , cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 large onion , chopped
  • 1 large green pepper , chopped
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 medium potatoes , peeled and cubed
  • 3 medium carrots , chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water (or 5 cups beef broth)
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions

  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed stock pot, cook and stir the beef, onion and green pepper in the 2 tbsp oil until meat is browned on all sides; drain the oil.

  2. Add in the next 10 ingredients.

  3. Bring to a boil.

  4. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35-30 mins, or until the potatoes are tender.

  5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and the tomato paste.

  6. Cover and simmer for another 25-30 mins longer, or until the meat is tender.

  7. Discard the bay leaves before serving.

  8. Garnish soup bowls with a couple of tablespoons of sour cream if desired.

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