Asian Friendship Soup

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into thin slices
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 can (15 ounces) mixed vegetables
• 2 cups cooked fine egg noodles
• 1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, torn
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Chow mein noodles, optional

1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, stir-fry beef, a few slices at a time, until no longer pink. Add celery; stir-fry for 2-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Return onion and meat to pan. Add broth.
2. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and soy sauce until smooth. Gradually add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in vegetables, egg noodles, spinach and pepper; heat through. Garnish with chow mein noodles if desired.

onion, vegetable oil, beef, celery, beef broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, mixed vegetables, egg noodles, fresh spinach, pepper, mein noodles

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/asian-friendship-soup/ (may not work)