Description
This Easy Beef Barley Soup recipe is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a cozy meal. Tender beef, wholesome barley, and flavorful vegetables simmered in a savory broth create a satisfying soup that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into small cubes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat olive oil.
- Cook beef: Add beef and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Sauté aromatics: Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ingredients: Stir in carrots, celery, barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes until beef is tender and barley is cooked.
- Adjust seasoning: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use leftover roast beef or ground beef to speed up prep.
- For a slow cooker method, cook on low for 6–7 hours. Add extra broth or water if soup thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
