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      Title: Cowboy Steak 'n Veggie Soup
 Categories: Soups, Steak, Beef, Beans, Salsa
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
      1 lb Sirloin steak; 1" thick
      1 ts Dried basil
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Pepper
      2 cl Garlic; crushed
      1 tb Oil
      2 cn Beef broth (14 1/2 oz ea)
     16 oz Jar thick & chunky salsa;
           -or picante
      1 lb Green Giant American
           -mixtures (frozen)
      1 cn Great northern beans;
           -drained, rinsed
      1 c  Fresh spinach; torn
           Fresh basil, cilantro, or
           -parsley; for garnish

  Cut beef into 1/4 inch thick strips; cut each strip into 1 inch
  pieces. In medium bowl, combine beef, basil, salt, pepper, garlic
  and oil; toss to coat.
  
  Heat Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
  Add beef mixture; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until browned. Stir
  in broth, salsa and vegetables. Bring to a boil over medium-high
  heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10 minutes.
  
  Stir in beans. Cook 4-5 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Stir
  in spinach. Garnish each serving of soup with fresh basil, parsley
  or cilantro.

  Recipe By: Pillsbury $10,000 Winner 1996
  From: Margaret Crist
 
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