Barley Bargain Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Barley Bargain Soup

• Lean Beef Round
• 8 cups water
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• Black Pepper
• 1 cup pearl barley
• Green Cabbage
• Carrot
• Celery
• Parsnip
• Onions
• Tomato Paste

How to Make Barley Bargain Soup

1. In a large Dutch oven, combine 1 lb beef stew meat, 8 cups water, 1 cup pearl barley, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 1 hour.
3. Remove the meat from the pot and let cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, chop the meat into bite-sized pieces.
4. Return the chopped meat to the pot.
5. Add 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
6. Bring the soup back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. Taste and adjust salt as needed. (Consider adding up to 2 additional cups of water if the soup becomes too thick).
7. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Enjoy your delicious and hearty Barley Bargain Soup!