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Beef Barley Soup

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A comforting and hearty soup made with tender beef, chewy barley, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for cold weather and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup barley (pearled or hulled)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • as needed olive oil for browning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef chunks, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides.
  2. Stir in chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  3. Pour in beef broth, corn, and tomatoes. Add thyme and bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Stir in the barley and reduce heat. Let it simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes or until the barley and beef are tender.
  5. Adjust seasoning as needed with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, consider browning the beef in a cast-iron pot. If short on time, use pre-cut beef or frozen vegetables.
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