Savory Winter Beef Stew

Name: Savory Winter Beef Stew
Ingredients: 1 1/2-2 pounds Beef chuck cut into 2 cubes; 1 Turnip, peeled and cubed or quartered; Parsnip, peeled & cubed or quartered; 1 Onion, peeled and cubed; 4-5 Small red-skinned potatoes washed & quartered; 1 Leek cut into 1 pieces; 3-4 Carrots, peeled and cut into 1 pieces; 2 Cloves garlic, peeled and diced; 1 Small green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 2 cubes; 1 Red pepper, seeded & cut into 1 cubes; 1 Small jalapeno pepper, seeded, deveined & minced; 38 ounces Can of diced tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic & oregano; 1 Can Cream of Tomato soup, optional ( in homage to Peg Bracken's original recipe); Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons Cilantro or parsley finely chopped; Chicken broth, low salt or homemade, as needed