1. One pot beef stroganoff soup (h/t Belly Full)
What's even easier than making beef stroganoff--making it in one pot! This recipe takes a classic and turns it into a hearty soup, which helps you save time and save a second pot from getting dirty.

2. Vegetable beef soup (h/t The Recipe Critic)
Brown the meat, saute some veggies, mix in the rest, and let it simmer--a simple way to have a satisfying supper on the table.

3. Creamy beef, mushroom, and wild rice soup (h/t Czech in the Kitchen)
This recipe from Czech in the Kitchen redefines the concept of cream of mushroom soup. Forget the canned stuff; here, you simply brown beef, add a few extras, and enjoy a silky homemade soup as an appetizer or as part of a larger dinner.

4. Beef and tomato macaroni soup (h/t Cooking Classy)
Cooking Classy offers a grown-up take on the "cowboy delights" of childhood: make with fresh veggies and herbs, this tomato and beef soup is one the whole family will like.

5. Beef bourguignon (h/t The Chunky Chef)
Just because it has a fancy name doesn't mean you need to save this dish for a special occasion; it's special enough on its own! Plan ahead for this one: you'll need to marinate most of the ingredients overnight before cooking for several hours the following day--but the tender meat is so worth it.

6. Beef and barley soup (h/t You Should Probably Try This)
Part stew, part soup, this warming dish will remind you of Grandma's house (in the best way possible.)

7. Slow cooker beefy French onion soup (h/t Mantitlement)
Slowly-cooked short ribs, marsala wine, and caramelized onions--to die for! Your Crockpot does the bulk of the work to cook the meat and create a rich stock for this from-scratch soup.

8. Beef & barley stew
Once again, the Crockpot does it all! Complete with protein, veggies, and a starch, this soup is an entire meal. Get the full recipe here.

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