Hearty Beef Barley Soup
Warm up on a chilly day with this **Hearty Beef Barley Soup**, a comforting and nutrient-packed meal that’s perfect for the whole family. Tender chunks of seared beef are simmered to perfection alongside wholesome pearl barley, aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and a savory blend of beef broth, tomatoes, and fragrant herbs. This one-pot wonder is easy to make and fills your kitchen with the most inviting aroma as it slowly cooks to tender, soul-satisfying perfection. With just 20 minutes of prep and a long, leisurely simmer, this soup is packed with deep, rich flavors that develop over time. Serve it with a slice of crusty bread for an irresistibly cozy dinner or as leftovers the next day—it’s even better once the flavors meld! Perfect for anyone seeking a hearty, healthy comfort food recipe, this soup will surely become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
Add the beef to the pot in batches, searing until browned on all sides; this should take about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove the beef and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the browned beef to the pot.
Pour in the beef broth and add the can of diced tomatoes with juice.
Stir in the barley, thyme, and bay leaf.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 60-70 minutes, or until the beef and barley are tender.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Discard the bay leaf, then stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your hearty beef barley soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
425 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.1 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1613 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.3 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*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.
