Description
This Hearty Beef Barley Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy meal. Made with tender beef, hearty barley, and fragrant vegetables, this soup is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy your hunger.
Ingredients
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Beef:
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless chuck roast, cut into small cubes
Soup:
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 large onion, peeled and diced
- 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup pearl barley (or hulled barley)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 8 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/3 tsp black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Heat a Dutch oven pot on high heat. Add olive oil and beef. Cook until liquids evaporate and beef browns, about 10 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Reduce heat to medium. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Season and Simmer: Stir in tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add barley and broth. Simmer on medium-low heat for about 1 ½ hours until beef is tender.
Notes
- Be patient with cooking the beef for the best tenderness.
- Consider using homemade beef stock for enhanced flavor.
- Choose between hulled barley for health benefits or pearl barley for a softer texture.
- Enhance with red wine, mushrooms, and various herbs for added depth of flavor.
- Experiment with bay leaves and Worcestershire sauce for extra taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
