Description
Beef and Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines tender chunks of beef with wholesome pearl barley and a colorful medley of vegetables, simmered to perfection in a rich, flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add oil and sear the beef until browned on all sides.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in beef broth and rinsed barley; bring to a boil while stirring occasionally.
- Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper; reduce heat to low once boiling.
- Cover partially and let simmer for about one hour until the beef is tender.
- Serve in bowls garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg