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Hearty Beef Barley Soup: A Comforting Recipe to Try!

Hearty Beef Barley Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for cold days, featuring tender beef, pearl barley, and a variety of vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

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 chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the beef broth and water. Add the pearl barley, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked.
  5. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, blend a portion of the soup and stir it back in.
  • Add diced potatoes or other vegetables like green beans for extra nutrition and flavor.

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