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ITALIAN BEEF SOUP

A quick solution for a busy weeknight meal.

INGREDIENTS
1 lb   500 g   Beef Stir-Fry Strips or Fast-Fry Steak, cut into thin strips, 1 1/2'(4cm) long
3 tbsp   45 mL   Worcestershire sauce
1   1   can (28 oz/796 mL) stewed tomatoes
1   1   can (12 oz/341 mL) canned corn
1 cup   250 mL   beef broth
1   1   large clove garlic, minced
1 tsp   5 mL   dried basil
1/4 cup   50 mL   thinly sliced fresh basil (optional)
    grated parmesan cheese (optional)

PREPARATION TIME: 5 minutes
COOKING TIME: 15 minutes

DIRECTIONS
Toss beef with 2 tbsp (30 mL) Worcestershire sauce, set aside. In large saucepan combine tomatoes, corn (including liquid), broth, garlic, dried basil, remaining 1 tbsp (15 mL) Worcestershire sauce and pepper to taste. Bring to boil; cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 5-10 minutes. Turn heat off and stir in beef; cover and let stand 5 minutes to cook beef. Stir in fresh basil and garnish with cheese, if desired. Serve immediately with crusty bread.

NUMBER OF SERVINGS: 4 - 5 SERVINGS

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
253 Calories     5.5 g Fat
25 g Protein     30 g Carbohydrates

TIP
Substitute 1 tsp (5 mL) dried oregano for dried basil and fresh cilantro or parsley for fresh basil.