Hearty Beef and Barley Soup Recipe for Cold Nights
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A hearty and nutritious beef and barley soup perfect for cold days.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
- Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Pour in beef broth and water. Stir in barley, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until barley is tender.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- You can use quick-cooking barley to reduce cooking time.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg