Description
Beef and Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days when you crave warmth and satisfaction. This hearty dish combines tender beef, chewy barley, and a medley of vibrant vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors that will envelop you in a comforting embrace. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this soup is sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions, carrots, celery, and mincing garlic.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides.
- Remove the beef and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Return the beef to the pot and add beef broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour until the beef is tender.
- Stir in pearl barley during the last 30 minutes of cooking to absorb flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg