Brown stew meat in a little oil, add a pinch of flour if you like a thick soup. You can use beef broth if you want for extra punch of flavor or water. Fill pot halfway with water, add all other ingredients and stir well. Add water as needed to cover ingredients or if you like more liquid part for the soup. My family likes it really hardy so I don't use as much liquid. Cook on medium heat and cover for 45 minutes. Serve with grill cheese.. yumm