HEARTY STEAK SOUP

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My husband and I live in a small farming community and we've been married for more than 40 years, so I've been cooking for a long time. Our granddaughters love to come and help me cook-especially when the result is this soup. We like it with toasted French bread and a crisp salad for a complete meal.-Waldeane Logan, Butler, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups water
2 pounds ground round steak or ground beef, cooked and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons browning sauce, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Add water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Add the beef, tomatoes, mixed vegetables, onion, celery, seasonings and browning sauce if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.