Description

This hearty and comforting beef barley soup recipe from the Pioneer Woman is a delicious and nutritious meal that will warm you up on a chilly day. Packed with tender beef, wholesome barley, and flavorful vegetables, this soup is a perfect one-pot meal for the whole family.

Ingredients

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For the Soup:

1 1/2 pounds stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 onion, diced
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 cup barley
8 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste

For Garnish:

Fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

Brown the Beef: In a large pot, brown the stew meat over medium-high heat until well-browned on all sides.
Add Vegetables: Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the pot with the beef. Cook until the vegetables start to soften.
Add Barley and Broth: Stir in the barley, beef broth, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked.
Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Notes

You can add other vegetables like peas or green beans for extra color and nutrition.
This soup tastes even better the next day, so it’s a great make-ahead meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 1100mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg