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Beef Barley Soup

Wrap yourself in a warm and hearty hug with our Beef Barley Soup recipe – a comforting symphony of tender beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of veggies that turns any chilly day into a cozy culinary adventure.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword beef, comfort food, family dinner, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef stew meat
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can 14.5 oz, diced tomatoes, do not drain
  • 3/4 cup quick cooking barley
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 2 russet potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • chopped fresh parsley optional for serving

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot, add beef, onion and garlic. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until beef is no longer pink.
    add beef onion and garlic
  • Add broth, water, tomatoes and stir well.
    add broth, water and tomatoes
  • Add celery, carrots, potatoes.
    add celery, carrots and potatoes
  • Add barley.
    Add barley
  • Add spices. Heat over medium high heat until boiling.
    add spices to beef barley soup
  • Once boiling, cover and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and cooked through.
    cook soup over medium heat
  • Serve hot with chopped fresh parsley if using.
    two bowls of beef barley soup on a cutting board.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcal