Simply Souperlicious – Steak and Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 5 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into about 1 inch cubes. (Meat can be replaced with pork or lamb)
• 1 red onion
• 1 leek
• 1 shallot (raw), chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 5 medium mushrooms (optional)
• 3 medium carrots (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon spicy paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• Pinch salt and pepper to taste
• 5 cups of water
• 1 cube of beef bouillon
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon butter