Description
Hearty beef stroganoff soup brings classic Russian comfort to your table, blending rich, creamy flavors with tender beef and silky noodles. Warm comfort meets culinary elegance in this soul-soothing dish you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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Main Protein and Vegetables:
- 1 pound stew beef
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 cup dry red wine
- 5–6 cups low-sodium beef stock
- 12 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
Thickeners and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups dry egg noodles
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet with butter and oil over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling surface for searing beef until golden brown, approximately 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer meat to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onions until translucent and softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic, continuing to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine to the vegetable mixture, stirring continuously to deglaze the pan and concentrate flavors. Allow liquid to reduce by one-third.
- Return seared beef to the skillet, pour in beef stock, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover and let cook for 35-40 minutes, ensuring meat becomes fork-tender.
- Incorporate egg noodles directly into the soup, cooking for 5-7 minutes until they reach an al dente texture. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Create a smooth sour cream mixture by gradually whisking hot soup liquid into the cream to prevent curdling. Reintroduce the tempered mixture back into the pot, stirring until the soup reaches a rich, creamy consistency.
Notes
- Enhance beef tenderness by choosing marbled cuts like chuck or short ribs for maximum flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Prevent soggy noodles by adding them later in cooking process and monitoring closely to maintain perfect al dente consistency.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting wheat noodles with zucchini noodles or rice noodles for dietary accommodations.
- Boost umami depth by using homemade beef stock or adding a splash of dark soy sauce for richer, more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg