Heartwarming Beef and Barley Soup – A Hearty Classic for Cozy Nights
This hearty beef and barley soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings, made with tender beef, wholesome barley, and flavorful vegetables.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup barley rinsed and drained
- 8 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the pot. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
- Add beef broth, barley, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 90 minutes or until barley is tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for later use.