Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of this Hearty Beef Barley Soup, a perfect dish for chilly evenings. This delightful soup features tender beef chunks simmered alongside a colorful array of vegetables, all enveloped in a rich, savory broth. The addition of nutty barley gives it a satisfying texture, making it not only filling but also packed with nutrients. Ideal for family dinners or meal prep, this soup’s flavors deepen over time, ensuring every bowl is as delicious as the last. With simple preparation steps and customizable ingredients, you’ll find this recipe easy to adapt to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound stewing beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 large carrot (peeled and chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (cleaned and chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon oregano (fresh, chopped or 1 tsp dried oregano)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 3 cups water
- ¾ cup barley
- 1 tablespoon parsley (fresh, chopped)
Instructions
- Season the stewing beef with salt and pepper. Coat with flour in a Ziploc bag or mixing bowl.
- In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Add minced garlic, oregano, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant. Deglaze with some beef broth.
- Return browned beef to the pot along with remaining broth and water; season as needed.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Stir in barley; cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg