Steak and Onion Soup

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
two 10-ounce bags frozen diced onions
8 ounces Deli sliced bottom round roast beef
1/4 cup cream sherry
2 cups water
one 14 1/2-ounce can beef broth
one 14 1/2-ounce can chicken broth
1 tablespoon ketchup
3 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
1 tablespoon beef base

Steps
1. Preheat saucepan on high for 2-3 minutes.
2. Place olive oil and onions in saucepan. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
3. Slice roast beef into 1/2-inch squares and set aside.
4. Stir in remaining ingredients (except roast beef), reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir roast beef into soup and cook for 2 minutes or until the roast beef is just heated. Remove bay leaves and discard. Serve. (Makes 6 servings.)

(Recipe courtesy of Publix Aprons Simple Meals)