Description
Beef and Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food, brimming with hearty beef, tender barley, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection. This nourishing dish warms both the body and soul on chilly evenings, making it perfect for family gatherings or meal prep. With rich flavors and delightful textures in every spoonful, it’s sure to become a cherished favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, cubed
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping all vegetables and dicing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and brown the beef for about 5 minutes.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in carrots, celery, barley, thyme, bay leaves, salt, pepper, and beef broth.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat; partially cover and simmer for 1 hour until barley is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg