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Beef Barley Soup Recipe – Hearty, Nutritious & Full of Flavor

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A hearty, comforting soup loaded with tender beef, pearl barley, and vegetables in a savory broth — perfect for chilly days and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1½ lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cubed

  • Salt & black pepper

  • 1 tbsp oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 carrots, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)

  • 6 cups beef broth

  • ¾ cup pearl barley, rinsed

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • Optional: mushrooms, potatoes, parsley

Instructions

  • Season and brown beef in oil over medium-high heat. Set aside.

  • In same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft. Add garlic and tomato paste.

  • Deglaze pan with wine or broth. Return beef. Add broth, barley, bay leaf, and thyme.

  • Simmer covered for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and barley is cooked.

  • Adjust seasoning. Add chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in fridge for 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Add more broth when reheating if soup thickens.

Find it online: https://savoryproteinstudio.com/beef-barley-soup-recipe-hearty-nutritious-full-of-flavor/