Beef and Barley Soup Recipe
A hearty and comforting soup perfect for chilly days.
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 onion diced
- 3 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides.
2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Add the beef broth, water, barley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the barley and beef are tender.
6. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg