Description
Beef and Barley Soup is the quintessential comfort food that fills your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. This hearty soup features tender chunks of beef, nutritious barley, and a colorful medley of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Sear the beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
- Add broth, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
- Return beef to the pot along with barley; reduce heat and simmer covered for about one hour until tender.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.