Vegetable Steak Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
• 2 cups cubed peeled potatoes
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 tablespoon onion soup mix
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup white wine or additional beef broth