Beef Barley Soup
A hearty and comforting Beef Barley Soup perfect for chilly nights, combining tender beef, chewy barley, and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
- 1 cup Pearl Barley
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 2 stalks Celery, chopped
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 6 cups Beef Broth
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the beef: Cut the beef chuck into bite-sized pieces, trimming excess fat.
- Brown the beef: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and brown the beef in batches, about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté the aromatics: Reduce heat, add more olive oil if needed, and sauté onions for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the vegetables: Stir in diced carrots and celery, cooking for 5 minutes before returning the browned beef to the pot.
- Incorporate liquid and barley: Pour in beef broth, add pearl barley, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer and stir: Allow to simmer for 90-120 minutes, stirring occasionally, and adjust liquid as needed.
- Final touches: Remove bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, and taste.
Notes
Consider adding a splash of red wine or Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor. This soup can be made ahead of time and frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Beef Barley Soup, comfort food, hearty soup, winter recipes