Description
Hearty and comforting Beef Noodle Soup features tender seared beef chunks simmered in a flavorful beef broth with aromatic herbs, vegetables, and creamy mushroom soup, all served with tender egg noodles. Perfect for a cozy meal that warms you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Beef and Broth
- 2-3 lb beef roast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
Soup and Vegetables
- 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
Noodles and Optional Add-ins
- 24 oz egg noodles
- Optional: sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Trim any large fat pieces from the beef roast and cut the meat into 1-inch cubes for even cooking and tenderness.
- Sear the beef: Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the beef and sear on all sides to develop rich flavor and seal in juices.
- Add broth and herbs: Stir in the beef broth, onion soup mix, crushed dried rosemary, dried thyme, and minced garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer gently for 1 hour to tenderize the beef and build flavor.
- Add mushroom soup and vegetables: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup along with the peeled and chopped carrots and chopped celery. Continue cooking, covered, for another 20 minutes to soften the vegetables and meld flavors.
- Cook the noodles: Add the egg noodles to the pot and cook uncovered for 5–10 minutes until they are tender but not mushy, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Finish and serve: If desired, stir in sautéed mushrooms for extra earthiness before serving the soup hot and hearty.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use homemade beef broth if available.
- Searing the beef well is key to deepen the soup’s overall taste.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley as garnish for brightness.
- Sauté mushrooms separately to add texture and flavor without watering down the broth.
