Description
Beef Cabbage Barley Soup is a comforting and nourishing dish that brings warmth to chilly days. Combining tender beef, vibrant cabbage, and hearty barley in a rich broth, this soup not only delights the taste buds but also evokes memories of home-cooked meals. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrition, each bowl promises satisfaction while warming your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 1 cup barley
- 4 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: cube the beef, dice the onion, mince the garlic, slice the carrots, and shred the cabbage.
- 2. In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- 3. Add cubed beef to the pot. Brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
- 4. Stir in carrots and barley. Pour in enough beef broth to cover (about 6 cups), add bay leaves and cabbage. Bring to a gentle boil.
- 5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour until flavors meld.
- 6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg