Description
Beef Barley Soup is a warm, hearty dish that brings comfort to chilly days. This flavorful soup features tender beef, nutritious vegetables, and pearl barley simmered to perfection. Each bowl is packed with rich flavors and wholesome ingredients that not only satisfy your hunger but also nourish your body. Whether it’s for a family dinner or meal prep for the week ahead, this easy-to-make soup is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low sodium beef or chicken broth
- ¾ cup pearl barley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes seasoned with salt and pepper; brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms until softened (about 5-6 minutes). Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for another minute.
- Return the beef to the pot along with any juices. Add broth and bay leaves; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes.
- Stir in pearl barley; cover and simmer for an additional 45-60 minutes until both barley and beef are tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg