Beef Bourguignon Soup

• Meat

  • 3 4 thick cut slices applewood smoked bacon, approximately 4 ounces
  • 2 lbs Stew beef meat

• Produce

  • 1 Bay leaf, large
  • 8 Carrots, medium
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 8 oz Cremini or button mushrooms
  • 3 medium cloves Garlic
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 2 Potatoes, medium
  • 4 Thyme, medium fresh sprigs

• Canned Goods

  • 6 cups Beef stock
  • 6 tbsp Tomato paste

• Condiments

  • 4 tbsp Pesto, prepared or homemade

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 tsp Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter

• Beer, Wine & Liquor

  • 2 cups Red wine, good quality dry

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