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Hearty Beef and Barley Soup

A warm and comforting dish perfect for chilly days, combining tender beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Beef and Vegetables
  • 1 pound beef stew meat Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For browning the beef
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 2 pieces carrots Sliced
  • 2 stalks celery Sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • 8 cups beef broth The heart of the soup
  • 1 cup pearl barley Adds texture
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Adds earthy note
  • 2 pieces bay leaves Infuses flavor
  • Salt and pepper To taste
  • 1 cup frozen peas Added at the end
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Prepare all ingredients by cutting the beef into cubes, dicing the onion, slicing the carrots and celery, and mincing the garlic.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, then stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Return the beef to the pot, add beef broth, pearl barley, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes. Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalProtein: 24gSodium: 600mg

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