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Beef Barley Soup

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This Beef Barley Soup is a hearty and comforting meal, perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender beef, vegetables, and chewy barley, it’s easy to make and full of rich, savory flavor, ready in just under an hour.

Ingredients

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped

3 carrots, sliced

3 stalks celery, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

8 cups beef broth

1 cup pearl barley

2 teaspoons dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the pearl barley and dried thyme.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender and the beef is cooked through.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

This soup freezes well. Let it cool completely before transferring it to a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

To thicken the soup, puree a portion of it using an immersion blender or regular blender.

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes, chili powder, or a diced jalapeño pepper.

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