Hearty Beef Barley Soup: Comforting and Nourishing Recipe
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A comforting and nourishing beef barley soup that’s perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1 cup barley
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, brown the beef over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth, barley, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, add more barley.
- Try adding other vegetables like peas or corn for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg