Description
Hearty Leftover Steak Soup is a comforting and nutritious way to transform cooked steak into a delicious dinner. Loaded with vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, and sweet corn, this soup is simmered with beef broth, diced tomatoes, and aromatic herbs to create a flavorful, satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked leftover steak, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 5 to 6 minutes until they soften and start to release their aromas.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Add Vegetables and Broth: Add the diced potatoes, green beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer Soup: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add Steak and Corn: Stir in the diced leftover steak and frozen corn, and continue to simmer for another 5 to 7 minutes until heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the bay leaf from the soup. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving to add freshness and color.
Notes
- For a heartier soup, add barley or small pasta during the simmering stage.
- If your leftover steak is heavily seasoned, consider reducing the amount of added salt to balance flavors.
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld.
