Description
Beef and Mushroom Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a hearty meal. This rich and creamy soup combines tender beef with earthy cremini mushrooms, simmered in a savory broth that warms the soul. Each bowl is filled with delicious flavors, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Easy to prepare, this recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully as the soup simmers, resulting in a dish that’s both satisfying and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides (5-7 minutes), then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion until softened (3-5 minutes). Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir for another minute.
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Bring to a simmer and return the beef to the pot.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender.
- Add heavy cream, salt, and pepper; heat through for 5 minutes without boiling.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg