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Hearty Beef and Barley Soup: A Comforting Delight!

Hearty Beef and Barley Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for cold days, packed with tender beef, wholesome barley, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 cup barley rinsed
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach optional

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  3. Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in the rinsed barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked.
  6. If using, stir in the fresh spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking until wilted. Adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, you can blend a portion of the soup and stir it back in.
  • Substitute the beef with chicken or turkey for a lighter version, and use chicken broth instead of beef broth.

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