Description
Beef Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender beef, hearty vegetables, flavorful broth, and egg noodles for a filling, satisfying meal. Perfect for chilly days, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be made on the stovetop, in a slow cooker, or with an Instant Pot. It uses pantry staples, making it ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner. This versatile dish can be customized with extra vegetables or different noodles, making it a family favorite that’s both hearty and comforting.
Ingredients
2–3 lb beef roast
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons oil
8 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 envelope onion soup mix
½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
24 oz egg noodles
Optional: sautéed mushrooms
Instructions
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Trim any large fat pieces from the beef roast and cut into 1-inch cubes.
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Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot, add the beef and sear on all sides.
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Stir in the beef broth, onion soup mix, rosemary, thyme, and garlic. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
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Add the mushroom soup, carrots, and celery. Cook for another 20 minutes.
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Add egg noodles and cook for 5–10 minutes until tender.
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If desired, stir in sautéed mushrooms before serving.
Notes
Slow Cooker Version: After searing the beef, add it to a slow cooker with the broth and seasonings. Cook on low for 6 hours, then add vegetables and noodles and cook for an additional hour.
Instant Pot Version: Sear the beef in the Instant Pot, then pressure cook with the broth and seasonings for 45 minutes. Add noodles and sauté until tender.
Storage/Reheating: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. For freezing, make the soup up to the point of adding noodles, then freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw overnight and cook the noodles fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop, Slow Cooker, Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
