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Beef Barley Soup

A warm and hearty dish that combines tender beef, nutritious barley, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb beef (chuck or stew meat), cut into cubes
  • 1 cup barley
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot or crock pot, brown the beef cubes over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the shredded carrots, diced potatoes, barley, beef broth, water, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours on the stove or 6-8 hours in the crock pot, until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked.
  2. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Notes

Serve hot in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley. Pairs well with crusty bread or crackers. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.