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Nourishing Beef and Barley Soup Recipe for Home Cooks

Beef and Barley Soup made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef chuck cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 stalks of celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the cubed beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove the browned beef and set aside. In the same pot, add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Return the beef to the pot and stir in the pearl barley, thyme, bay leaf, and beef broth.
  5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover, letting it simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours.
  6. Once the beef is tender and the barley is cooked, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste, and remove the bay leaf before serving.