Sirloin Steak Soup

Did you know that you can support local by buying both local meat and vegetables? Look no further than Lester's Farm Market! We have our own beef as well as many fresh root vegetables still available. Stop by today to try out these farm fresh ingredients for yourself! 

Sirloin Steak Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 Large Lester's Farm Market Sirloin Steak
• 1 TBSP Butter
• 1 Large Onion, Chopped
• 8 Cups of Beef Broth
• 3 Large Potatoes, chopped
• 3 Large Carrots, Chopped
• 1 Medium Turnip, Chopped
• 2 Medium Parsnips, Chopped
• 2 Bay Leaves
• 1 TSP Celery Salt
• 1 Cup of Minute Rice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

1. Warm a cast iron pan over medium heat. Add 1 TBSP butter and let melt. Season your steak with salt and pepper and fry the steak for 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove the steak from the pan, and transfer the juices from the pan to a large pot. 
2. Add the onion to the pot and let the onion simmer for 5-7 minutes. 
3. While the Onion is simmering, chop the steak into small pieces. 
4. Add broth and bring to a rolling boil.
5. Reduce to medium heat and add the vegetables and the spices to the pot. Let boil for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables have softened. 
6. Reduce to low heat and add the rice and meat to the mixture. 
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Let simmer on low heat for another 10-15 minutes, then remove the bay leaves. 

Enjoy!

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