Lisa's Steak Fajita Soup

This spicy and hearty soup is great for any occasion. It's meant to be 6 servings but my family of 4 devoured it in one sitting! The smell is heavenly too. If you use leftover steak, this soupd is super easy too.

Ingredients

Steak rub

1/2 tsp Kosher salt

1/2 tsp finely ground black pepper

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp cayenne

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dry rosemary

1/4 tsp dry sage

Soup

1 (15 ounce) can seasoned black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1.5 cups steak strips, cut into bite-size strips

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 small onion, chopped

2 jalepenos, chopped finely 

½ cup milk (can use soy, heavy cream, etc.)

2 tablespoons ground cumin

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 tsp red pepper flakes

½ cup long-grain white rice, dry

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese for topping (optional)

 

Directions 

Step 1: Mix steak rub ingredients and rub into steak. Grill until medium rare.

Step 2: Combine all soup ingredients except cheese and simmer for 30 minutes. 

Step 2: Garnish soup with Monterey Jack cheese and serve.