Steak Soup

Meet the Cook: One of the nice things about this thick soup is you can make it in an afternoon without too much fuss. I've found that it's good for soccer-practice evenings - with our sons...

Directions In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat; add oil. Brown beef and onion. Combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper; sprinkle over beef and mix well. Stir in stock and water. Add...

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1-1/2 to 2 pounds beef eye round roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups beef stock or broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 sprigs celery leaves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1-1/2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 1-1/2 cups sliced carrots
• 1-1/2 cups chopped celery
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste