Plaza 3 Steak Soup hails from Kansas City’s iconic Plaza III steakhouse, known for its rich, hearty dishes. This soup became a favorite for its comforting, stew-like quality, an ideal fusion of meat and vegetables in a deeply flavorful broth. Originally served as a starter, its robust ingredients made it satisfying enough to stand as a meal. Midwestern cuisine is famous for its homey, crowd-pleasing fare, and this soup is no exception. With roots in American heartland traditions, it’s a warm, filling dish often passed down through handwritten recipe cards and shared at family gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 1 stick oleo (or margarine)
- 1 cup flour
- ½ gallon water
- 4 cups ground beef
- 1 cup onions (chopped, parboiled)
- 1 cup carrots (chopped, parboiled)
- 1 cup celery (chopped, parboiled)
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 can tomatoes
- 1 tbsp MSG seasoning (MSG seasoning)
- 2 tbsp beef stock base
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Roux
- Melt 1 stick oleo in a large pot.
- Whisk in ½ cup flour until a smooth paste forms.
Step 2: Add Liquid
- Gradually stir in ½ gallon water, continuing to whisk to avoid lumps.
Step 3: Cook Ground Beef
- In a separate pan, brown 4 cups ground beef.
- Drain off excess grease.
Step 4: Combine Vegetables
- Add beef to the soup base.
- Stir in 1 cup each of parboiled onions, carrots, and celery.
- Add 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables.
Step 5: Season and Simmer
- Add 1 can of tomatoes, 1 tbsp Accent, 2 tbsp beef stock base, and 1 tsp black pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Simmer until vegetables are tender.
Tips
- Freeze in portions for a ready-made meal.
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Avoid adding salt due to the stock base and MSG seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories: 649kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 29gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 362mgPotassium: 710mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7398IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 5mg
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