Description
Savor the rich flavors of this beef barley soup, a perfect comfort food that’s easy to prepare with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and healthy barley. Great for family dinners and meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound beef stewing meat (or beef chuck roast)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 ribs celery (chopped)
- 3 medium carrots (chopped)
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ¾ cup pearl barley
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides. Remove the beef to a plate.
- If necessary, add a bit more oil to the pot, then add the chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped celery, and chopped carrots. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the beef broth and return the beef along with any juices to the pot. Add Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat, cover, and cook for 45 minutes.
- Mix in the pearl barley, cover, and simmer for another 45-60 minutes, or until both the beef and barley are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf, taste the soup, and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use bone-in beef.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later.
Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg