Description
Beef Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty one-pot dish combines tender beef chuck, nutty hulled barley, and a colorful mix of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection in a rich, flavorful broth. Each bowl offers warmth and satisfaction, making it an unforgettable experience that brings loved ones together. Enjoy with crusty bread for a fulfilling meal that will warm both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 3/4 cup hulled barley
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add beef chunks to the pot and brown on all sides for approximately 8 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaves; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth while scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in hulled barley, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 60 minutes or until beef and barley are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg