Hearty Beef Soup

• 4 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 4 cups chopped onions
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 quarts hot water
• 4 cups sliced carrots
• 4 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 2 cups chopped cabbage
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 8 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 bay leaves
• 6 cups tomato juice

1. In two Dutch ovens, brown beef and onions in butter in batches; drain. Add the water, vegetables and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Add tomato juice; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until the beef and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves.

beef top sirloin, onions, butter, water, carrots, potatoes, cabbage, celery, green pepper, beef bouillon granules, salt, basil, pepper, bay leaves, tomato juice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/hearty-beef-soup/ (may not work)