Beef Barley Delight Soup Recipe: Rich and Hearty
A hearty and comforting soup made with tender beef, pearl barley, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal.
Servings 6
Calories 450kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup pearl barley rinsed
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- for garnish fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear beef cubes for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Remove beef and set aside. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Return beef to the pot and stir in rinsed pearl barley, beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove bay leaf and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.