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Beef Stroganoff Soup

A warm and creamy twist on the classic beef stroganoff, this hearty soup is packed with tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and richly flavored broth, making it perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Russian
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs stew meat Choose quality cuts for better flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil Extra virgin is a great choice.
  • 3 tablespoons butter Room temperature for easy melting.
  • 1 medium yellow onion Diced.
  • 12 oz baby bella mushrooms Sliced for an earthy depth.
  • 3-4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine A Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon works beautifully.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/3 cup flour Or an alternative thickener like cornstarch for gluten-free.
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas Or fresh if you prefer.
  • 3/4 cup sour cream Bring to room temperature.
  • 3 cups egg noodles Choose your favorite brand; thin curly ones recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Measure out all your ingredients first. Chop the stew meat into 1-inch cubes and pat them dry with a paper towel. Season generously with salt, black pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, and onion powder for maximum flavor.
Cooking
  1. In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. This process should take about 3-4 minutes per batch. Once browned, set the beef aside.
  2. Deglaze the pot with a splash of wine—this will lift the delightful bits stuck to the bottom. Then, add butter, diced onions, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Add the remaining wine, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Let it cook for another minute to reduce.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the aromatics and cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Gradually stir in the beef and chicken broth.
  5. Add the bouillon cube and the bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Prepare the egg noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions. Drain and set aside in serving bowls.
  7. Once the soup has simmered and thickened, add the frozen peas. Remove the bay leaf, then mix the sour cream with a little broth before stirring it back into the soup.
  8. Ladle the soup over the egg noodles in bowls, garnish with additional parsley if desired, and enjoy.

Notes

This soup can be made a day in advance and frozen. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For extra flavor, consider adding a pat of butter on top before serving.