Hearty Beef Barley Soup

Hearty Beef Barley Soup

Warm up with this Hearty Beef Barley Soup a rich, flavorful, and filling homemade soup recipe that’s packed with tender chunks of beef, wholesome barley, and fresh vegetables. It’s the kind of comfort food that brings everyone to the table even the ones who usually skip soup!

Ingredients:

2 pounds beef chuck, cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
4 medium carrots, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
1 cup pearl barley
Salt and black pepper, to taste
¼ cup fresh parsley, minced

Directions:

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.

In the same pot, add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.

Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, barley, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours, until beef is tender and barley is fully cooked.

Stir in chopped parsley just before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this easy beef barley soup with warm crusty bread or a side salad for a complete, cozy meal.

Storage Tips:

This beef and barley soup tastes even better the next day! Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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Warm up with this hearty Beef Barley Soup tender beef, rich broth, and wholesome barley make the ultimate comfort food for cold days!