Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Beef Barley Soup, a nourishing bowl that’s ideal for chilly days. This delightful soup is brimming with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and hearty barley, creating a rich tapestry of flavors and textures. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it’s a satisfying dish that can be enjoyed throughout the week. With its simple preparation steps and versatile ingredients, you’ll find it easy to tailor this recipe to your taste. Serve it with crusty bread or a vibrant salad for a complete meal that warms both body and spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 carrots, chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups low sodium beef broth (or low sodium chicken broth)
- 2 bay leaves
- ¾ cup pearl barley, rinsed
- Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat, season with salt and pepper, and brown on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion, celery, carrots, and mushrooms until softened (5–6 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return browned beef to the pot along with any juices. Pour in broth and add bay leaves; stir well.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 minutes.
- Stir in rinsed pearl barley; cover again and simmer until both barley and beef are tender (45–60 minutes).
- Remove bay leaves before serving and adjust seasonings if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg