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Hearty Beef and Mushroom Herb Soup

This hearty soup, packed with savory beef, tender mushrooms, and fragrant herbs, is perfect for busy days and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces Use tender cuts for better flavor.
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button work wonderfully) Feel free to substitute if needed.
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (homemade or store-bought) Homemade broth enhances flavor.
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and season with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
  2. Once the beef is browned, toss in the onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, and celery. Sauté everything together for about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and water. Stir in the thyme and rosemary. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer.
  4. Let the soup simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the flavors meld beautifully. Check for seasoning—add more salt, pepper, or herbs as you see fit.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if you’re feeling fancy.

Notes

You can use a slow cooker for this soup. Just brown the meat first, then combine all ingredients and let it cook for a few hours. For a mushroom substitute, consider adding potatoes or beans.