Beef Stroganoff Soup

Years ago, I went on a day trip to Asheville, North Carolina to visit a chapel for a client. No, I did not get to visit the Biltmore Estate. I still mourn that fact a little. We did stop at a little bistro and had a great meal. The soup of the day was Beef Stroganoff Soup. It was creamy and delicious. I had never had anything like it before. So when I returned home I began researching recipes. I found one [original recipe] that was great but loaded with butter and heavy cream. Believe it or not it had a cup of butter and two cups of heavy whipping cream. Last night I tried to lighten the recipe a bit. It is still very creamy and loaded with flavor. If you like beef with mushrooms or mushroom soup you will enjoy this recipe.

Beef Stroganoff Soup

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. light butter

1 lb. tenderloin tips, cubed

2 cloves garlic, minced

12 oz. mushrooms, sliced

1 large onion diced

1 cup shredded carrots

2 Tbsp. flour

2 cups water

1 Tbsp. beef base

Salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes, to taste

1 cup of half and half

1/2 cup light sour cream

1/4 cup chopped chives for garnish

Directions

Season the beef with salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. In a 3.5 qt. pot, melt the butter and add tips, garlic. Cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.

Add mushrooms, onions and carrots. Sauté until onion is translucent.

Add flour, cook and stir 2 minutes. Add water and beef base, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add half and half and taste to adjust seasonings. Remove from heat and add sour cream.

Ladle soup into bowls and top with chives.

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