Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 12 lbs round steaks, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 12 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cups beef stock or 3 cups broth
  • 3 cups tomato juice
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes with juice, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 12 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 14 teaspoons salt (to taste)
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup corn kernel (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
  • fresh grated parmesan cheese

Method

  • In a big soup pot over medium heat, warm the oil.
  • Add in meat, onion, and garlic; stir/saute for about 10 minutes or until meat is not pink.
  • Add in celery, carrots, and bell pepper; mix well.
  • Add in stock, tomato juice, tomatoes w/ juice, water, chili powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  • Lower heat to medium-low; simmer, covered, for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Add in corn and peas; simmer, uncovered, for about 15 more minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf and throw away.
  • Ladle into individual soup bowls and top with parmesan cheese.