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Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Beef Barley Soup Recipe: Hearty, Comforting

Hearty beef and barley soup with tender meat and vegetables.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck cubed
  • 1 onion + 3 carrots + 3 celery
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • Thyme rosemary, bay leaves

Instructions
 

  • Brown seasoned beef.
  • Sauté onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, barley, and herbs.
  • Simmer 60–90 min until tender.
  • Optional: add peas last 10 min.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

• Better next day
• Freezes perfectly
• Try a mushroom or crock-pot variation
• Winter essential