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Barley And Beef Soup Recipe

This slow-simmered Barley and Beef Soup, adapted from Cooking Light, is a flavor explosion! Made with tender beef, hearty barley, and colorful vegetables, this recipe develops incredible depth overnight. Serve with crusty bread, crackers, or spicy whole-wheat pita chips for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for a chilly evening or a make-ahead weeknight dinner!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 180.4 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barley And Beef Soup

  • 1 large chopped onion (about 1 cup)
  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • Water
  • No Salt Added Tomato Puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

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How to Make Barley And Beef Soup

  1. Heat a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
  2. Coat the pot with cooking spray.
  3. Add 1 large chopped onion (about 1 cup) and 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, to the pot.
  4. Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the onion is tender and the beef is browned, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add 1 cup chopped carrots and 1 cup chopped celery to the pot.
  6. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in 2 cloves minced garlic.
  8. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  9. Stir in 1 cup pearl barley, 6 cups beef broth, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 2 bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  10. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  11. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

1g

Carbs

12g

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