Cozy Beef and Barley Soup
Warm up with our Cozy Beef and Barley Soup—a soul-soothing dish that embodies comfort with every spoonful. This delightful soup features tender beef chuck, chewy pearl barley, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, it fills your home with irresistible aromas while providing a nourishing meal that everyone will love. Easy to prepare and great for leftovers, this hearty recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck until browned on all sides.
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté for about five minutes until softened.
- Stir in rinsed pearl barley and add beef broth along with thyme and bay leaves.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about one hour or until the beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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