Description
Beef and barley soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender chunks of beef simmered with earthy barley, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs, creating a warm, inviting bowl that embraces you with every spoonful. Simple to prepare and packed with rich flavors, this soup is ideal for family dinners or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, cubed
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping vegetables into uniform pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and celery until translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Add cubed beef to the pot; brown on all sides (about 8 minutes).
- Stir in carrots, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and pearl barley; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth and enough water to cover ingredients by an inch. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered for 1-1.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg