Beef Veggie Soup

Yes, it's still cold, and yes I still want soup. Haha. This one is super simple and pretty hearty. I tossed a little orzo pasta in to get rid of it and add a little extra starch to thicken it a bit. You don't have to, I just did. I used cube steak because it is ridiculously tender and won't get tough from cooking in the soup like a lot of other cuts of beef will. I hope this warms you up on a cold winter night! :)

Ingredients:
-1 lb cube steak, cut into bite sized pieces
-1.5 cups chopped carrots
-1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and chopped
-1 large russet potato, scrubbed and chopped
-3 cups beef broth or stock
-2 cups water
-salt and pepper to taste
-1 cup small pasta (optional)

Directions:
In a large pot, bring broth and water to a boil over high heat. Add in the veggies and beef.

Add in the pasta. Let boil for about 10 minutes so veggies start to get tender and meat is mostly cooked through, and pasta is almost al dente.

Reduce heat to low and let simmer for another 10 minutes, until the meat is cooked through and the veggies are tender.

Serve hot and enjoy!