Description
This Beef Barley Soup Recipe, a Hearty Soup Recipes Comfort Foods favorite, combines tender beef, earthy barley, and a savory broth for a soul-warming experience.
Ingredients
- Beef stew meat (cubed)
- Onion
- Carrots
- Celery
- Garlic
- Beef broth
- Pearl barley
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Bay leaves
- Thyme
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown beef stew meat.
- Remove beef and saute onions, garlic, and celery until translucent.
- Add carrots, then beef broth, browned beef, pearl barley, canned tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Deglaze pot with red wine after browning beef for extra flavor.
- Add cornstarch slurry for a thicker soup.
- Avoid adding barley too early to prevent mushiness.
- Taste and adjust seasonings gradually.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American