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Comforting Beef Barley Soup


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  • Author: Victoria

Description

his soup is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender chunks of beef, nutty barley, and a medley of vegetables swimming in a rich, savory broth. It’s a bowlful of nostalgia that warms the soul as much as the body.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Sear the Beef

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper. Add to the pot and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté the Vegetables

  • In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.

3. Build the Broth

  • Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, water, tomatoes, thyme, parsley, and barley. Stir to combine.

4. Simmer the Soup

  • Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender and barley is cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

5. Add Mushrooms (Optional)

  • If using, add mushrooms during the last 20 minutes of cooking.

6. Serve

  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread.

 

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