Description
Beef Barley Soup is a wholesome and comforting dish that warms your soul with every spoonful. This nourishing soup combines tender beef, a medley of vegetables, and hearty barley, making it an ideal choice for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it’s not only a delightful meal but also easy to prepare, ensuring you can enjoy a delicious home-cooked dinner without hassle. Perfect for meal prepping, this soup stores well in the fridge or freezer, making it a convenient option for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 ribs celery (chopped)
- 3 carrots (chopped into ½-inch pieces)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups low sodium beef broth (or low sodium chicken broth)
- 2 bay leaves
- ¾ cup pearl barley (rinsed)
- chopped fresh parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat seasoned with salt and pepper; brown on all sides, then set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion, celery, carrots, and sliced mushrooms in the same pot until softened (about 5–6 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Return browned beef to the pot along with any juices. Pour in the broth and add bay leaves; stir well.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes.
- Add rinsed pearl barley to the pot; cover again and simmer for another 45–60 minutes until both barley and beef are tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg