Hearty Mushroom and Beef Soup Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless beef chuck
- 1 onion
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 tomatoes
- 14 oz fresh mushrooms
- 8 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 tsp instant minced garlic
- 3/4 tsp bay leaf
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 rosemary sprig
- Olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions:
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Preparation: Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients and equipment.
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Sauté Beef: In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the boneless beef chuck, and cook while stirring occasionally for about 2-3 minutes, or until the beef is browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove the browned beef from the pan, and set it aside. Repeat the process with the remaining beef and onion.
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Combine Ingredients: Once all the beef and onion are browned, return them to the saucepan. Stir in beef broth, crushed tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, dried oregano, minced garlic, and bay leaf.
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Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan and let the soup simmer for about 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Add Carrot: After simmering for an hour, add the sliced carrot to the soup. Bring it back to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for an additional 7 minutes, or until the carrot is tender.
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Thicken Soup: In a small bowl, combine cold water and cornstarch to make a slurry. Gradually add the slurry to the soup while stirring constantly. Cook and stir until the soup is slightly thickened.
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Finish: Once the soup has thickened, add the dry red wine and heat for an additional 2 minutes.
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Serve: Discard the bay leaf, and ladle the hearty mushroom and beef soup into serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with a sprig of fresh rosemary for added flavor and aroma.
Enjoy this delicious and comforting Hearty Mushroom and Beef Soup with a side of freshly baked bread or a simple green salad for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any night of the week! 🍲🥖🥗