Beef-Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs sirloin steaks, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 medium carrots, chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup water (or 5 cups beef broth)
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste