Rustic Beef and Guinness Mushroom Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours

This Rustic Beef and Guinness Mushroom Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for chilly evenings. Combining tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and rich Guinness stout, this soup delivers a comforting experience in every bowl.

The recipe is straightforward and ideal for anyone looking to create a satisfying meal. It’s a great addition to your collection of soups, making it a wonderful choice for family dinners or gatherings.

Hearty Beef and Guinness Mushroom Soup Recipe

This soup features chunks of beef simmered with mushrooms, onions, and carrots in a savory broth enriched with Guinness. The recipe takes about 2 hours from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 medium carrots, diced
4 cups beef broth
1 cup Guinness stout
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Brown the Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add onions and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add mushrooms and carrots, cooking for another 5 minutes.
Combine Ingredients: Return the beef to the pot. Stir in the beef broth, Guinness, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
Serve: Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if necessary, and ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.