Description
Beef Barley Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup features tender beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection. Each spoonful delivers rich flavors and satisfying textures, making it an ideal choice for cozy gatherings or family meals. Easy to prepare and endlessly adaptable, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a warm, nourishing experience that you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, cubed
- 1 cup pearled barley
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop onions, carrots, celery, and mince garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Add the cubed beef chuck roast and brown on all sides; season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in carrots, celery, barley, bay leaves, and thyme. Pour in the beef broth.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about 1 hour until barley is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg