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Comforting Beef Barley Soup

Comforting Beef Barley Soup: 1 Hearty Hug

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This comforting beef barley soup is a hearty and warming dish perfect for chilly days. It features tender beef, chewy barley, and fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth, offering a taste of home and satisfaction in every spoonful.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3/4 cup pearl barley
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Brown the beef cubes for about 5 minutes until golden on all sides. Remove from pot.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Return the beef to the pot along with pearl barley and bay leaves. Pour in enough beef broth to cover by about an inch.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for at least one hour.
  5. Check if barley is tender; simmer longer if necessary.
  6. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe is perfect for meal prep and flavors deepen overnight.
  • Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have.
  • Add a splash of broth when reheating to restore texture.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with mushrooms or lentils and use vegetable broth.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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