French Beef Bisque
A hearty and comforting French-inspired beef soup made with tender beef, rich vegetables, and a touch of cognac. Perfect for a cold winter's night.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb Ground Beef
- ●1 large Onion
- ●2 medium Carrot
- ●2 stalks Celery
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●4 cups Beef Broth
- ●2 tbsp CognacOptional
- ●2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- ●2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
- ●1 cup Heavy CreamOptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 2
Add the onion, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the beef broth, cognac (if using), tomato paste, and flour to the pot. Stir to combine.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 6
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- 7
Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
If desired, stir in the heavy cream to add a rich and creamy texture.
- 9
Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley or chives if desired.