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Hearty Beef Barley Soup

A comforting bowl of Hearty Beef Barley Soup, filled with beef, barley, and veggies, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup barley
  • 1 whole onion, diced
  • 2 whole carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
  2. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, cooking until the vegetables are soft.
  3. Stir in the barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 90 minutes, or until the beef and barley are tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until hot. Adding mushrooms or greens can enhance the nutritional value.