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Beef Barley Soup

This hearty Beef Barley Soup is a classic comfort food, featuring rich beef, nutty barley and flavorful vegetables, perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
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Préparation 15 minutes
Cuisson 1 heure
Temps total 1 heure 15 minutes
Portions: 6 servings
Plat: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed Use a tender cut for best results.
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth Can use homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup pearl barley Feel free to replace with quinoa or farro.
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to taste.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Ingredients
  • 1 cup peas or green beans Adds color and nutrition.

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare your workspace and ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables and cubing the beef.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the cubed beef for 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Cooking
  1. Reduce heat to medium and sauté the onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
  3. Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth, pearl barley, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  4. Add bay leaves and thyme, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 50–60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Check for doneness; ensure beef is tender and barley is fully cooked. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  7. Optional: Stir in peas or green beans during the last 5–10 minutes of cooking.
Serving
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with crusty bread or a green salad.

Notes et conservation

The soup tastes better the next day, making it ideal for meal prep. You can customize it by adding seasonal vegetables or switching grains.