Beef Barley Soup
A hearty and comforting beef barley soup with tender meat, vegetables, and a rich broth, perfect for chilly days.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in beef, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf; cook until beef is lightly browned.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Stir in barley and potatoes. Return to a simmer, uncovered, and cook for another 40–45 minutes, or until barley and potatoes are tender.
- Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep and freezes well for future enjoyment.