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Beef And Barley Soup Recipe

Comforting and flavorful Beef and Barley Soup recipe, ready in under an hour! This quick and easy recipe delivers a hearty and delicious meal perfect for a chilly evening. Enjoy tender beef, barley, and garden-fresh vegetables in a rich broth.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 159.9 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef And Barley Soup

  • 1 lb beef stew meat
  • 1 cup barley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • Salt, to taste
  • 8 cups beef broth

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How to Make Beef And Barley Soup

  1. Chop 1 lb beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
  2. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, sauté 1 medium onion (chopped) and 2 stalks celery (chopped) in 2 tablespoons olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add 8 cups beef broth (or water + 2 beef bouillon cubes), 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 (28 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (undrained), 1 bay leaf, the chopped beef, and 1 cup barley to the pot.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of your favorite frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn).
  6. Continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are heated through.
  7. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

3g

Carbs

9g

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