Beef Barley Mushroom Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Barley Mushroom Soup

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
• Mixed Vegetables
• Fresh Mushrooms
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• Quick Cooking Barley
• Beef Base
• 8 cups water

How to Make Beef Barley Mushroom Soup

1. In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, place 1.5 lbs beef stew meat.
2. Pour in 8 cups of water, ensuring the beef is fully submerged.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until beef is tender.
4. Add 1 large onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 8 oz cremini mushrooms (sliced), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
6. Stir in 1 cup pearl barley.
7. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 30 minutes, or until barley is tender and soup has thickened slightly.
8. Remove bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.