"This vegetable beef soup recipe is a classic -- full of tender steak, lots of veggies, and delicious flavor!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1.5 pounds sirloin steak, or beef stew meat (or whatever lean steaks are on sale!), cut into about 1" cubes
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1 large onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup diced carrots
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1 cup diced celery
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1 lb. potatoes (I like Yukon Gold), diced and (if desired) peeled
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8 cups beef stock
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2 bay leaves
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1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, with juice
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1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
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1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning, homemade or store-bought
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1 teaspoon salt, or more/less to taste
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1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
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(optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley)