Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef Barley Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef Barley Soup, the perfect blend of comfort and nutrition. This dish features tender, extra-lean beef, wholesome pearled barley, and an assortment of vibrant vegetables, including carrots, celery, green beans, and parsley. Simmered in a flavorful low-sodium broth infused with garlic, thyme, and oregano, this soup is a nourishing choice for those seeking a health-conscious meal. Ready in under two hours and packed with fiber, protein, and essential vitamins, it's ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Serve it steaming hot and savor a bowl of wholesome goodness! Keywords: beef barley soup, heart-healthy, comforting soup recipe, nutritious homemade soup, high-fiber, low-sodium.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound extra-lean beef stew meat, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 0.75 cup pearled barley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.
2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the sliced carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
4. Return the beef to the pot. Add the low-sodium beef broth and water, stirring to combine.
5. Stir in the pearled barley, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, ground black pepper, and salt.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7. After 1 hour, add the green beans to the soup. Continue to simmer, covered, for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the barley and vegetables are tender.
8. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot and enjoy your heart-healthy hearty beef barley soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1512 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.6 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 295 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 2342 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 164.5 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.3 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 135.9 g | 272% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 459 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 4368 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
