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Easy Beef Barley Soup

Easy Beef Barley Soup

A hearty and comforting beef barley soup packed with vegetables and flavor.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Beef chuck roast, cubed Use well-marbled beef for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Barley
  • 3 cups Beef broth Low-sodium preferred.
  • 1 cup Carrots, diced
  • 1 cup Celery, diced
  • 1 cup Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Bay leaf Remove before serving.

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • In a large pot, brown the beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked.
  • Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
  • Stir in the thyme and bay leaf, then add beef broth and barley.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 60 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, consider using a splash of red wine while sautéing the vegetables.