Steak Soup (Vegetable Beef Soup)

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 3 Tbsp . olive oil
• 1 lb . sirloin steak, or beef stew meat (or whatever lean steaks are on sale!), cut into about 1″ cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 lb . potatoes (choose your favorite – Russett, Yukon, red, etc.), diced and peeled (optional)
• 8 cups low-sodium beef stock (or more if you like lots of broth)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 Tbsp . worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp . Italian seasonings
• 1 tsp . garlic powder
• 1 tsp . seasoned salt (yep!!)
• lots of freshly-ground black pepper
• salt to taste