Beefy Stew Soup

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, quartered
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1/2 green pepper, seeded and cubed
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 1/2 lbs goulash meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
• salt and pepper
• 1 bay leaf, crumbled
• 7 cups water
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 2 carrots, thickly sliced
• 2 tablespoons flour

Directions

1. 1

   Saute onion, celery, and green pepper in oil until soft.

2. 2

   Add goulash meat and sear on all sides (brown meat on all sides).

3. 3

   Cover and cook over low hear for about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Add remaining ingredients except for flour.

5. 5

   Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

6. 6

   Dissolve flour in 1/4 cup of cold water, and stir into simmering mixture.

7. 7

   Cook for 2 more minutes.

8. 8

   Variation: Tofu stew soup: In place of 1 onion, saute 3 large diced onions in 3-4 tablespoons of oil. In place of goulash meat, add 1 pound of cubed tofu.