Beef Stroganoff Soup

🍲✨ Beef Stroganoff Soup — Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

Creamy, beefy, noodle‑y goodness in one pot — this Beef Stroganoff Soup is like a hug you can eat with a spoon!

Soup season is basically year‑round in my book, but when the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of something creamy, hearty, and soul‑soothing. Enter Beef Stroganoff Soup — the cozy cousin of the classic dish we all know and love.

This recipe takes everything you adore about traditional stroganoff — tender beef, tangy sour cream, savory broth, and egg noodles — and transforms it into a spoon‑worthy masterpiece. It’s rich without being heavy, flavorful without being fussy, and it’s the kind of meal that makes everyone at the table sigh happily after the first bite.

This soup is:

Creamy and savory with just the right tang from sour cream.
Hearty and filling thanks to beef, noodles, and veggies.
One‑pot magic — less mess, more flavor.
Family‑friendly — picky eaters included.
Perfect for leftovers — it reheats beautifully.

💬 Reader prompt: Are you a “soup for dinner” person, or do you think soup always needs a sidekick like bread or salad?

📜 Recipe — Beef Stroganoff Soup

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
2 cloves garlic, grated or pressed
Salt, to taste
1 lb ground beef
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
1 ½ cups dried egg noodles
¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ cup sour cream (plus extra for serving)
2 Tbsp all‑purpose flour
1 cup frozen peas
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots and onion, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and a pinch of salt.
Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Cook 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor.
Sprinkle flour over beef mixture and stir well. Slowly pour in beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Bring to a simmer. Add egg noodles and cook until tender, about 8–10 minutes.
Stir in peas, pepper, and sour cream. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with extra sour cream if desired.

🔢 Calorie Count (Per Serving, Serves 6)

Calories: ~380
Protein: 21g
Carbs: 32g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 720mg

🥕 Nutritional Facts & Fun

Carrots & Onions: Fiber + vitamins + natural sweetness.
Beef: Protein + iron.
Egg Noodles: Comfort carbs that make soup feel like a meal.
Sour Cream: Creaminess + probiotics.
Peas: A pop of color + plant protein.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you sneak extra veggies into soups, or keep it classic?

👩‍🍳 Cooking Tips

Beef Swap: Ground turkey or chicken works too.
Thickening Trick: Sprinkle flour directly over beef before adding broth for a silky soup.
Noodle Note: Cook noodles just until tender — they’ll keep softening in the hot broth.
Sour Cream Hack: Stir in off the heat to prevent curdling.
Flavor Boost: Add a splash of red wine with the tomato paste for depth.

🔄 Recipe Variations

Mushroom Lovers: Add 2 cups sliced mushrooms with the onions.
Low‑Carb: Swap noodles for zucchini spirals.
Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
Dairy‑Free: Use coconut cream instead of sour cream.
Kid‑Friendly: Skip Dijon and Worcestershire for a milder flavor.

💬 Reader prompt: Which version would your family devour first — mushroom, spicy, or kid‑friendly?

🧒 Kid Tips

Let kids sprinkle parsley on top (they’ll feel like chefs).
Serve with breadsticks for dipping fun.
Cut noodles shorter for easier spoonfuls.
Call it “creamy beef noodle soup” to make it sound extra exciting.

🛒 Grocery Hacks

Ground Beef: Buy family packs and freeze extras.
Egg Noodles: Store brand works just as well as name brand.
Sour Cream: Greek yogurt can sub in a pinch.
Frozen Veggies: Keep peas, corn, and green beans stocked for quick add‑ins.
Beef Broth: Bouillon cubes are budget‑friendly and shelf‑stable.

💬 Reader prompt: Do you usually keep bouillon cubes in your pantry, or do you prefer boxed broth?

🎯 Reader Challenge

This week, I challenge you to make Beef Stroganoff Soup and serve it with a fun twist. Maybe it’s garlic knots, maybe it’s a side salad, maybe it’s a sprinkle of extra cheese. Post your creation with #LouLouGirlsSoupNight so we can all get inspired.

🥪 Leftover Remix

Stroganoff Casserole: Pour leftovers into a baking dish, top with cheese, and bake until bubbly.
Soup Pasta Bake: Add extra noodles and bake as a creamy pasta.
Shepherd’s Pie Twist: Use as filling under mashed potatoes.
Stroganoff Pot Pie: Spoon into ramekins, top with puff pastry, and bake.
Lunch Thermos: Pack warm for school or work lunches.

💬 Reader prompt: Would you rather turn leftovers into a casserole or a pot pie?

💭 Final Thoughts

This Beef Stroganoff Soup is proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s creamy, hearty, and versatile enough to be a weeknight staple or a dinner‑party star. Plus, it’s the kind of recipe that makes everyone at the table happy — and isn’t that the ultimate win?

Here’s the thing about soup — it’s never just soup. It’s the smell of onions sizzling in butter, the joy of stirring noodles into bubbling broth, the comfort of knowing dinner is going to be a hit.

And this Beef Stroganoff Soup? It’s a keeper. It’s creamy, it’s hearty, it’s the perfect balance of cozy and classic. It’s the kind of recipe that makes you feel like you’ve unlocked the secret to restaurant‑quality comfort food at home.

But what I love most is how recipes like this bring us together. Food has that magic — it’s not just about eating, it’s about sharing. It’s about swapping tips, laughing over noodle slurps, and building little traditions that make life tastier.

So here’s my challenge to you: make this soup, share it with your people, and then tell me your twist. Did you add mushrooms? Did you sneak in extra garlic? Did you double the sour cream just because you could? (No judgment — I’d be first in line for that version.)

💬 Reader prompt: Should we do a “Soup Series” next? I’m dreaming up creamy chicken gnocchi, loaded baked potato soup, and maybe even a taco soup.

Until then, may your noodles be tender, your broth rich, your sour cream tangy, and your kitchen filled with laughter, love, and second helpings. Because at the end of the day, recipes like this aren’t just about cooking — they’re about creating moments. They’re about gathering around the table, swapping stories, sneaking extra spoonfuls straight from the pot, and building traditions that your people will remember long after the bowls are empty.

So go ahead — ladle up a big bowl, grab a hunk of crusty bread, and let this Beef Stroganoff Soup remind you that comfort food is really just another way of saying I love you.