Rustic Beef and Pearl Onion Soup Recipe

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

This Rustic Beef and Pearl Onion Soup is a hearty and satisfying dish that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. Made with tender beef, sweet pearl onions, and rich broth, it’s a perfect choice for chilly days.

This soup recipe is straightforward and can be customized with your favorite herbs and vegetables. Enjoy it as a main course or a starter for a cozy dinner.

Hearty Beef and Pearl Onion Soup Recipe

This soup features tender chunks of beef simmered with pearl onions, carrots, and herbs in a flavorful broth. The recipe takes about 2 hours from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup pearl onions, peeled
2 medium carrots, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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 the beef and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add pearl onions and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Combine Ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the red wine (if using) and beef broth.
Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
Serve: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.