Creole Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef shin, cut into 1-inch cubes (Can substitute with beef chuck or stew meat.)
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 Celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium Green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 Bay leaf
• 28 ounces Diced tomatoes, canned
• 6 cups Beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (Or more, to taste)
• 1 cup Cooked rice (For serving)
• 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped (For garnish)

Instructions

1. 1In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
2. 2Add the onion, celery, and green bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. 3Stir in the Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Cook for 1 minute. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Bring to a simmer.
4. 4Return the beef to the pot. Add the bay leaf. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is very tender. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
5. 5Serve hot over cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions.