Beef Barley Soup
A hearty and comforting soup combining tender beef, vegetables, and pearl barley for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 ribs celery (chopped)
- 3 carrots chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 6 cups low sodium beef broth or chicken broth, plus more as needed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ cup pearl barley (rinsed)
Chopped fresh parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a pot, then set aside.
- Sauté vegetables until softened, then add garlic, thyme, and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
- Return beef to the pot, add broth, Worcestershire, and bay leaves; simmer 45 minutes.
- Add barley and cook 45-60 minutes until tender. Remove bay leaves and adjust seasonings.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve garnished with fresh parsley.