Description
Indulge in the heartwarming embrace of Cozy Beef and Barley Soup, the ultimate comfort dish for chilly evenings or gatherings with loved ones. This robust soup features tender chunks of beef, chewy pearl barley, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef until browned on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in rinsed pearl barley; add beef broth along with thyme and bay leaves.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for one hour or until beef is tender.
- Before serving, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg