Description
A comforting and hearty Beef and Barley Soup recipe that is perfect for chilly days. Tender beef, wholesome barley, and vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, creating a satisfying and nutritious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Stew:
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Soup Base:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2/3 cup pearl barley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Brown Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil and brown beef on all sides. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Combine Ingredients: Return beef to the pot, add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, broth, tomatoes, and barley. Simmer.
- Finish Soup: Once beef and barley are tender, season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup thickens upon standing; adjust consistency with extra broth or water when reheating.
- Enhance flavor with Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce during simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
