Hearty Beef Barley Soup
A classic, cozy Beef Barley Soup packed with rich flavors and robust textures, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Beef (Chuck or Brisket)
- 1 cup Barley
- 2 Carrots, diced
- 2 Celery stalks, diced
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping your beef, dicing onion, and slicing carrots and celery.
- Sear the beef in a large pot with oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Sauté the onions, carrots, and celery in the same pot for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Combine the beef back into the pot, add beef broth, barley, thyme, and bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 90-120 minutes.
- Check the seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
- Final touches: Remove the bay leaf and serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or rolls for an ultimate comfort food experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: beef barley soup, comfort food, hearty soup, winter recipes, cozy meals