Beef and Oatmeal Soup
Beef and Oatmeal Soup
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb (375 g) beef top sirloin, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 branches celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 5 cups (1.25 litres) beef broth
- 1 can (398 ml/14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) quick-cooking oats
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the beef and onion in the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the carrots, celery and garlic. Continue cooking for about 2 minutes.
- Add the broth, tomatoes and herbs. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add the oats and simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. Adjust the seasoning.
Beef and Oatmeal Soup