Brown Windsor Soup

Name: Brown Windsor Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 1 lb beef chuck, cubed; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; 1/2 cup parsnip, diced; 3 tbsp all-purpose flour; 4 cups beef broth; 1/4 cup Madeira wine; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

A thick, savory British soup made with tender beef, root vegetables, and a splash of fortified wine. Rich and deeply comforting, this classic dish offers deep umami notes.

80 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb beef chuck, cubed
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
1/2 cup parsnip, diced
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
1/4 cup Madeira wine
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add 1 lb cubed beef chuck and sear until browned on all sides, ensuring beef reaches an internal temperature of at least 160F.
2

Remove beef and set aside, then add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 1 cup diced carrot, and 1/2 cup diced parsnip to the pot and cook until softened.
3

Stir in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 2 minutes until a brown paste forms.
4

Gradually whisk in 4 cups beef broth and 1/4 cup Madeira wine, then return 1 lb cubed beef chuck to the pot with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
5

Simmer for 45 minutes until rich and slightly thickened before serving.

Questions

Can I make Brown Windsor Soup dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Brown Windsor Soup gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Brown Windsor Soup keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Brown Windsor Soup?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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