A Pleasant Cookbook

Steak and Vegetable Soup

A hearty, slow-cooked soup with tender steak and a medley of vegetables in a rich tomato and chicken stock broth.

Prep 20 minCook 6hServes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

  • *1 lb Swiss steak (or similar beef cut)
  • *1 tbsp butter or oil
  • *Chicken stock (approximately 6-8 cups total)
  • *1 cup green beans, cut into pieces
  • *1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • *2-3 carrots, sliced or diced
  • *1 medium onion, diced
  • *2 celery stalks, diced
  • *2-3 potatoes, diced
  • *1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • *1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • *1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • *1-2 packets onion soup mix
  • *Salt to taste
  • *Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat butter or oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Brown and sear the steak on both sides until a crust forms.

  3. 3

    Remove the steak from the pot and set aside.

  4. 4

    Deglaze the pot with a portion of the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits.

  5. 5

    Add all vegetables (green beans, peas, carrots, onion, celery, potatoes, and corn) to the pot.

  6. 6

    Add tomato sauce and the remaining chicken stock to the pot.

  7. 7

    Cut the cooked steak into small cubes and return to the pot.

  8. 8

    Season with 1-2 packets of onion soup mix, salt, and pepper to taste.

  9. 9

    Bring to a simmer and cook for at least 6 hours on low heat, or until the meat is very tender. A slow cooker works well for this recipe.

  10. 10

    Adjust seasonings as needed before serving.