Description
A hearty and comforting beef barley soup, perfect for cold days. Packed with tender beef, vegetables, and chewy barley, this soup is both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, barley, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until beef and barley are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered for the last 10 minutes.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: beef barley soup, hearty soup, comfort food, homemade soup