Spicy Tomato Beef Soup

Soup's On! Put the terrine on the table along with some hot corn bread and a crisp cool green salad, Oh Boy. Real homemade goodness that only needs a fireplace near the table to create a Norman Rockwell portrait for your family. This sturdy soups heat level suites my taste but do feel free to adjust it up or down to please your own palate then just tie a big napkin around your neck and enjoy.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 lb  round steak, cut into cubes
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  cajun seasoning
• 4  cups beef broth
• 1  cup tomatoes, diced (fresh or from a can)
• 1⁄2 cup tomato ketchup
• 1⁄2 cup chili sauce
• 3⁄4 lb new potato, cut into med cubes (can use up to 1 lb if you like)
• 1  large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  medium carrot, sliced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
•  kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. In a 3-4 qt dutch oven heat oil and add the beef and onion, cook until beef is done and the onion is softened. Add the garlic and Cajun seasoning, cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
2. Add the beef broth, ketchup, chili sauce, diced tomato ,potatoes, bell pepper, carrot, celery seed and oregano. Cover and bring it to a simmer.
3. Simmer the soup for 20 mins then add the red pepper flakes and simmer for up to 5 mins longer or until the vegetables are tender but not mushy.
4. Rest the soup for 5-10 mins, Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.