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Salsa Verde Steak Soup

Salsa Verde Steak Soup

With this Salsa Verde Steak Soup, your kitchen transforms into a hub of warm aromas and lively flavors, perfect for any time of year.

  • Total Time: 54 minute
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 large poblano pepper, cored and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 4 cups vegetable stock (or beef or chicken stock)
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) salsa verde, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 ¼ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 ¼ pounds steak, diced into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings: diced avocado, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, sour cream, shredded cheese, and crumbled tortilla chips.

Instructions

Stovetop Instructions:

  1. Sauté Vegetables: Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high. Add onion and poblano pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

  2. Build the Soup: Stir in stock, salsa verde, potatoes, steak, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.

  3. Simmer Until Tender: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20–30 minutes, until steak and potatoes are tender.

  4. Finish and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings of your choice.

Instant Pot Instructions:

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Press “Sauté” and heat oil. Add onion and poblano. Cook 5–6 minutes, stirring, until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Press “Cancel.”

  2. Add Ingredients: Stir in stock, salsa verde, potatoes, steak, cumin, salt, and pepper. Close the lid securely and set vent to “Sealing.”

  3. Pressure Cook: Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes, then quick release. Open lid carefully.

  4. Season and Serve: Adjust seasonings and serve warm with toppings.

Slow Cooker Instructions:

 

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add all ingredients (except oil) into a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.

  2. Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until steak is tender.

  3. Finish with Flavor: Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot with toppings.

  • Author: Sanji
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes (stovetop) / 20 minutes (Instant Pot) / 4–8 hours (slow cooker)