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Beef Barley Soup

Enjoy a cozy bowl of Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup filled with tender beef, nutritious barley, and vibrant vegetables, all simmered in a flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound beef stew meat
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Olive oil for sautéing

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add a drizzle of olive oil, then brown the beef stew meat for about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Toss in the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for an additional 3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the beef broth, barley, dried thyme, bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid, set it to high pressure, and cook for 30 minutes.
  5. Once done, allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, let the soup naturally release after cooking. You can add mushrooms for an earthy flavor or spinach for a health boost. Adjust the thickness by changing the amount of broth.