Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is crucial for a successful Beef Barley Soup. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound of beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup of pearl barley
- 4 cups of beef broth
- 2 cups of water
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and brown the beef stew meat on all sides.
- Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Pour in beef broth and water; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
- Add pearl barley, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Check the barley and beef for tenderness; cook longer if needed.
- Remove the bay leaf, ladle the soup into bowls, and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables as desired.
- This soup freezes well for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore