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Beef Barley Soup

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A warming and comforting beef barley soup, perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings, combining tender beef, hearty barley, and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb tender beef, cut into chunks Opt for beef chuck or stew meat for best results.
  • 2 pieces carrots, diced Feel free to substitute with other vegetables.
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 piece onion, chopped
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 3/4 cup barley
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add the beef chunks, seasoning with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides.
  2. Toss in the chopped onions, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, corn, barley, beef broth, dried thyme, and additional salt and pepper as desired.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1.5 hours. Stir occasionally until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through.
  5. Once ready, ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy it hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze in portions for about 3 months. Reheat on the stove over medium heat.
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