Steak and Potato Soup Recipe
This comforting Steak and Potato Soup features tender cubes of beef simmered with diced russet potatoes, aromatic herbs, and onions in a rich beef broth, finished with creamy heavy cream for a luscious texture. Slow-cooked to perfection, this hearty soup is perfect for warming up on chilly days.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. beef stew meat or sirloin cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp. cooking oil
- 4 small russet potatoes, diced
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 sweet yellow onion, diced
- 32 oz. box beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (add at the end of cooking)
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil. Brown the beef cubes on all sides until they develop a nice crust but do not cook them through. This step adds extra flavor. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Into the slow cooker, add the diced potatoes, salt, pepper, dried thyme, garlic powder, diced onion, and beef broth. Make sure to leave out the heavy cream at this stage.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on low heat for 8 hours. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to maintain the temperature and consistency.
- Finish with Cream: Once the cooking time is complete and the meat and potatoes are tender, stir in the heavy cream to add richness and a smooth texture to the soup.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy your hearty, creamy steak and potato soup warm.
Notes
- Browning the beef before slow cooking adds depth of flavor and improves texture.
- Do not add cream at the beginning as it can curdle during long cooking.
- Russet potatoes hold up well during slow cooking without becoming mushy.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option, but the soup will be less rich.
- For thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding the cream or reduce broth quantity slightly.
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