Barley Burger Main Course Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Barley Burger Main Course Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Mushroom
• Ground Beef
• Crushed Tomatoes
• Frozen Mixed Vegetables
• Beef Consomme
• 4 cups water
• Quick Cooking Barley
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• Salt And Pepper

How to Make Barley Burger Main Course Soup

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms. Cook for 1 minute more.
3. Meanwhile, brown 1 pound of ground beef (or 1 pound beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes) in a separate skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
4. Add the browned beef to the onion mixture in the pot.
5. Stir in 1 (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes with their juice, 2 cups of beef consommé, 4 cups of water, 1 cup of barley (pearled or hulled), 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 (16 ounce) package of frozen mixed vegetables.
6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
7. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, if desired.