2Bleu S Beef Barley Soup Or Chicken Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients for 2Bleu S Beef Barley Soup Or Chicken Barley Soup

• Olive Oil
• Beef Sirloin Steak
• Garlic Cloves
• 8 cups beef broth OR chicken broth
• Beef Bouillon Cubes
• Tomato Sauce
• Diced Tomatoes
• Pearl Barley
• Dried Parsley
• Basil
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• Bay Leaf
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Fresh Mushrooms
• Salt And Black Pepper

How to Make 2Bleu S Beef Barley Soup Or Chicken Barley Soup

1. Rinse 1 cup of barley thoroughly under cold running water to remove any debris.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 1 lb beef stew meat (or 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces) and 2 cloves minced garlic.
3. Cook the meat until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side. If using beef, drain off any excess fat.
4. Stir in 1 medium chopped onion, 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), and 8 cups beef broth (or chicken broth).
5. Add 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the barley and carrots are tender. Stir occasionally.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
8. Serve hot and enjoy! (Note: Pearl barley cooks in about 1 hour, hulled barley may require 1.5 hours or more.)