Description
A hearty and satisfying beef barley soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, barley, thyme, and rosemary.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beef is tender and barley is cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, you can add a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water during the last 10 minutes of simmering.
- Leftover roast beef can be used in this recipe. Cut it into bite-sized pieces and add it during the last 30 minutes of simmering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Beef Barley Soup, Hearty Soup, Beef Soup, Homemade Soup, Comfort Food, Stovetop Soup, Quick Barley Soup