Description
Warm up with this comforting Hearty Beef and Barley Soup that’s perfect for chilly days. Tender beef, wholesome barley, and aromatic herbs come together in a rich broth for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Beef Stew:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into small cubes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Soup Base:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2/3 cup pearl barley
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup diced potatoes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot, season beef with salt and pepper, and sear until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.
- Cook the Soup: Return beef to the pot with bay leaf, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, barley, and potatoes. Simmer covered until beef and barley are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding red wine to the broth.
- This soup tastes even better the next day; add more broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
