Description
Beef Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or cozy family gatherings. This hearty soup features tender chunks of beef, chewy barley, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all simmered in a rich broth that warms your soul with every spoonful. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this dish creates lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add beef chuck roast; season with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides.
- Stir in garlic and thyme; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and enough water to cover all ingredients. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pearl barley; reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 1 hour.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg