Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Hearty Beef and Barley Soup, a delicious and nutritious meal that’s perfect for cold winter days. This hearty soup is packed with tender beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of vegetables, simmered in a flavorful broth until everything is tender and flavorful. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, this soup is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2/3 cup pearl barley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until browned on all sides. Transfer beef to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pot, add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add remaining ingredients: Return beef to the pot and stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, barley, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until beef and barley are tender.
- Adjust seasoning and serve: Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Soup thickens as it sits—add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- For quicker cooking, use quick barley and simmer for only 35–40 minutes.
- This soup freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
