Steak au poivre soup

Steak AU Poivre Soup is a delicious, hearty soup recipe, filled with potatoes and tender pieces of beef in a rich and flavorful broth. This is a perfect comforting soup for a cold night’s dinner.

This easy Steak AU Poivre Soup is simple yet has bold and tasty flavors and it always brings back the memories and comforts of home. I like to make hearty comfort meals to create memories for my kids just like how my mother and grandmother have done for me. I made this Neck bone soup the other day and my older son always begs me to make it again.

Ingredients

1. Beef: I chose to cut with fatty cuts, I love animal fat cause it leaves one filling full for longer. You are welcome to go with your favorite
2. Beef stock: You can use store-bought, homemade, or even bouillon cubes.
3. Potatoes: Pick waxy potatoes or waxy baby potatoes if you can because they hold their shape when cooked.
4. Onion: medium yellow onion.
5. Dried thyme
6. Minced garlic
7. Whole black peppercorns
8. Soy sauce
9. Butter or virgin olive oil
10. Cream

Detailed quantities are on the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to make easy steak au poivre soup recipe

1. Cut the beef into bite-size chunks. Dice the onions and peel then chop the potatoes into bite-size chunks as well.
2. On a medium heat, heat a large pot. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and onions then saute till the onions are soft. Add the black peppercorn, dried thyme, and garlic then saute just until they are fragrant.
3. Add the potatoes, and beef chunks, pour in 2 cups of beef stock, a cup of water, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Allow this to cook for 15 to 20 minutes on medium-high heat or just until the potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Do a taste test and adjust the seasoning if needed. If there isn’t enough broth in your soup then gradually add more water or stock until you reach your desired consistency. Allow it to simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes then add about 50 ml of cream before you remove it from the heat.

Tips and common mistakes to avoid for beginner cooks

1. If you don’t have liquid broth or stock, bouillon cubes are a lifesaver. Dilute a cube with about 2 cups of hot water then you have a broth.
2. If you are using store-bought broth or stock in your soup, please do a taste test before you add any salt because these products contain high levels of sodium.
3. If you don’t have the cream you can add half of what the recipe calls for with full cream milk.

How to store leftover Soup

Always allow your soup to cool down to room temperature. Transfer the leftover Steak AU Poivre Soup into an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To freeze for a longer period you can store it in an airtight container or ziplock bags, ziplock bags save space in your freezer. It can be stored for up to 3 months.

How to reheat it

From the fridge, you can warm it in the microwave or on a stove. In a small saucepan, heat it over medium heat until it’s warm, if the soup is watery, just let it simmer on medium heat with the pot uncovered for the excess liquid to evaporate.

From the freezer, thaw it in the fridge or over the counter then use the methods mentioned above to reheat.

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