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Hearty Beef Soup

4 pounds boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
4 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup butter
4 quarts hot water
4 cups sliced carrots
4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup chopped celery
1 large green pepper, chopped
8 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon pepper

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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Hearty Beef Soup cont.

4 bay leaves
6 cups tomato juice

In two Dutch ovens or one large soup kettle, brown beef and onions in
butter in batches; drain. Add the water, vegetables and seasonings;
bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add
tomato juice; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until the beef
and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Yield: 32 servings (8 quarts).