2004 Vegetable Steak Soup

By boandozzy

One serving (1 cup) equals 192 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 633 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.

Originally published as Vegetable Beef Soup in Light & Tasty February/March 2003, p12

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
• 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 tablespoon onion soup mix
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup white wine or additional beef broth

Details

Servings 7
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Sprinkle steak with 1/8 teaspoon pepper. In a Dutch oven, brown steak in batches in oil over medium heat. Add the broth, potatoes, water, carrots, onion soup mix, basil, tarragon and remaining pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and wine until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 7 servings.