Creamy Steak and Ale Soup with Mushrooms
Creamy Steak and Ale Soup with Mushrooms blends tender steak, earthy mushrooms, and rich ale-infused broth for a cozy meal that’s ready in under an hour and perfect for winter nights or gatherings. This simple recipe delivers hearty mushroom soups with bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g sirloin steak, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp 15ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp 15g butter
- 1 yellow onion thinly sliced (about 150g)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz 225g cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tbsp 15g all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups 360ml beef broth
- 1 cup 240ml ale or non-alcoholic malt beverage
- ½ cup 120ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp 10g chopped parsley for garnish
- Substitution: Use coconut cream for heavy cream; gluten-free flour; vegetable broth for beef broth.
Instructions
Sear Steak
- I heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high, season 1 lb steak with salt and pepper, and sear 4–5 minutes until browned, then set aside for these Creamy Steak and Ale Soup with Mushrooms bowls.
Sauté Veggies
- I add 1 tbsp butter to the pot, cook 1 sliced onion for 5 minutes, then add 8 oz sliced mushrooms for 5–6 minutes until golden for these creamy steak bowls.
Add Garlic and Flour
- I stir in 2 cloves minced garlic for 30 seconds, then sprinkle 2 tbsp flour, stirring to coat veggies for these hearty mushroom soups.
Deglaze and Simmer
- I pour in 1 cup ale, scrape the pot, add 1½ cups beef broth, 1 tsp thyme, and steak, then simmer 20 minutes for this simple recipe.
Add Cream
- I stir in ½ cup heavy cream and simmer 5 minutes on low for these creamy steak bowls.
Serve
- I season with salt and pepper, ladle into bowls, and garnish with 2 tbsp parsley for these hearty mushroom soups.
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.
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