INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
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3/4 cup chopped onion
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1 clove garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 14 - ounce can beef broth
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1/4 cup canned tomato puree
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1 bay leaf
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1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped carrot
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1 cup coarsely chopped celery
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1 cup coarsely chopped red sweet pepper
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1 cup frozen pearl onions
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1/2 cup frozen peas
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1 1/2 teaspoons bottled hot pepper sauce
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Bread soup bowls (optional)