Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb stewing beef (diced)
  • 1 large onion (diced)
  • 2 celery ribs (diced)
  • 2 carrots (diced)
  • 1 small turnip (diced)
  • 2 medium potatoes (diced)
  • 2 packages dry onion soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon dried summer savory
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Method

  • On med.
  • heat, heat olive oil in a large soup pot.
  • When the oil is hot, add beef and onions.
  • Stir occasionally (the moisture in the meat and onions will keep it from going dry for a little while).
  • When the onion is soft and the meat browned add 1 pkg.
  • onion soup mix, stir and cook 1 min.
  • ,add 1 cup of water.
  • Bring to a boil, then add celery, carrots, turnip,potatoes.
  • Cook 10 min.
  • Add tomatoes (do not drain), 1 pkg.
  • onion soup mix, savory, pepper, 5 cups water.
  • Bring to a boil, cut heat back to low and cook slowly (covered) stiring occasionally for 1 Hr.
  • or until the vegetables are cooked to your desired tenderness.