Ultimate Beef and Barley Soup: Hearty Comfort for Chilly Days
Warm up with the Ultimate Beef and Barley Soup – a hearty, nourishing dish perfect for chilly days! Packed with tender beef, wholesome barley, and flavorful vegetables, this soup is a comforting classic. It’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying. Give it a try and enjoy a bowl of delicious, homemade goodness!
Ingredients:
– 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 cup pearl barley
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 3 carrots, sliced
– 3 celery stalks, sliced
– 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
– 8 cups beef broth
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
– 2 tablespoons tomato paste
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
– 2 bay leaves
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
1. Brown the Beef:
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown it on all sides. Once browned, remove the beef and set it aside.
2. Sauté the Vegetables:
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, sliced carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
3. Add the Broth and Barley:
Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, pearl barley, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves. Stir everything together.
4. Simmer:
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until the beef and barley are tender. Stir occasionally.
5. Season:
Remove the bay leaves. Taste and season the soup with salt and pepper as needed.
6. Serve:
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy this warming and filling Ultimate Beef and Barley Soup!
Prep Time:
20 minutes | Cooking Time: 1.5 hours | Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 6 servings
