Low Fat Hearty Beef Barley Soup
Warm up your soul with this **Low Fat Hearty Beef Barley Soup**, a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for cozy evenings. Packed with tender cubes of lean beef, wholesome pearl barley, and colorful vegetables like carrots, celery, and peas, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with minimal fat. Infused with aromatic herbs like thyme, oregano, and bay leaf, and simmered to perfection in low-sodium beef broth, every spoonful of this healthy soup is brimming with satisfying goodness. With simple prep and a slow simmer that melds the ingredients into a rich, hearty bowl of warmth, it’s an ideal choice for meal prepping or feeding the family. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra touch of brightness, and serve hot for a nourishing feast. Perfectly suited for healthy eating enthusiasts looking for comforting recipes, this low-fat beef barley soup is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 0.5 cup pearl barley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
Add the cubed beef stew meat and brown it evenly on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the browned beef from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
Return the beef to the pot and pour in the low-sodium beef broth.
Stir in the pearl barley, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through.
Stir in the frozen peas and let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your low-fat hearty beef barley soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.9 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 363 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3003 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 166.7 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.2 g | 147% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 165.6 g | 331% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 543 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 25.0 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 5274 mg | 112% | |
*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.
