Beef Barley Country Soup is a hearty and comforting meal, perfect for cold days. It combines tender beef, nutritious barley, and a variety of vegetables in a savory broth.
Author:admin
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
1/2 cup barley
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups beef broth
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For a thicker soup, you can add more barley.
This soup can be made in a slow cooker; just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.