Steak and Mushroom Soup

Name: Steak and Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cooked steak, diced (about 1 cup); 1-1/2 cups Mushroom Sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth; 1 cup water; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 drops hot pepper sauce; Herb-flavored croutons; Shredded Swiss cheese

Gloria transforms the sauce and one of the remaining steaks into this spectacular soup, which she serves with a tossed salad and fresh-baked rolls. Topped with Swiss cheese and croutons, the nicely seasoned soup can't be beat.

Ingredients

1 cooked steak, diced (about 1 cup)
1-1/2 cups Mushroom Sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 cup water
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 drops hot pepper sauce
Herb-flavored croutons
Shredded Swiss cheese

Directions

In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes. Top servings with croutons and cheese.

Originally published as Steak and Mushroom Soup in Quick Cooking March/April 1998