Description
A warm, hearty soup packed with tender beef, wholesome barley, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 1 cup barley
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Brown the beef stew meat on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the carrots, celery, thyme, and barley.
- Pour in the beef broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and barley is cooked.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality broth and consider browning the meat properly.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg