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Beef Barley Country Soup: A Hearty Comfort Meal!

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in the barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
  5. 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.