Description
Old-Fashioned Beef Barley Soup is a comforting bowl of goodness that warms the soul. This hearty dish features tender chunks of beef, chewy pearl barley, and an array of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings, each spoonful delivers a delightful explosion of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chunks on all sides for about 10 minutes.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the beef broth and enough water to cover the ingredients by an inch. Stir in bay leaves and thyme; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add barley and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beef and barley are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg