Description
This Steak and Ale Soup with Mushrooms is the ultimate comfort food for cold nights. Tender steak, earthy mushrooms, caramelized onions, and a malty ale-spiked creamy broth come together in one hearty, soul-warming bowl. Perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, or freezing for later!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) sirloin or chuck steak, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup ale (or non-alcoholic malt beverage)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Sear Steak: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Season steak with salt and pepper, then sear 4–5 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: Add butter, then onions. Cook 5 minutes until softened. Stir in mushrooms and cook 5–6 minutes until golden. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle flour and stir to coat vegetables evenly.
- Deglaze: Slowly pour in ale, scraping browned bits. Add broth, thyme, and steak. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook 20 minutes.
- Add Cream: Stir in heavy cream and simmer 5 minutes more. Season to taste.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with herbs, and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
- Cut steak into even small cubes for tenderness.
- Brown in batches if needed to avoid steaming.
- Add cream at the end to prevent curdling.
- For gluten-free, replace flour with cornstarch slurry.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Pub-Style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Steak and Ale Soup, Creamy Steak Mushroom Soup, Pub-Style Ale Soup, Comfort Food, Winter Soup Recipes