Ingredients for Best Ever Beef Barley Soup
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- Water
- Beef Bouillon Cubes
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- Green Peppers
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- Garlic
- 1 cup medium barley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- Crushed Tomatoes
- Tomato Sauce
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tsp dried thyme
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How to Make Best Ever Beef Barley Soup
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in 1 cup barley, 8 cups beef broth, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the barley is tender.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Consider adding a bay leaf during simmering (remove before serving) for an extra layer of flavor.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
50 g
Sugar
31g
Fat
18g
Carbs
10g
