Beef and Barley Soup: the best-ever recipe for a rich, hearty soup
Beef and barley soup is a tasty, healthy main recipe. It's made from tender pieces of beef, chewy pearl barley, and a medley of vegetables cooked in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat one tablespoon of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Working in batches, season the beef with salt and pepper, then saute until browned.
Remove the beef to a plate.
Add more oil to the pot and add the carrots.
Add the onion, and celery, then cook them for 2 to 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
Stir in the tomato paste.
Add in garlic and sauté until it becomes fragrant about one minute.
Pour in the broth.
Stir in the soy sauce.
Add in the Worcestershire sauce, herbs, salt, and pepper.
Add the beef to the Dutch oven and cover it with a lid. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower it to a simmer. Cook until the beef begins to turn tender, about 45 to 60 minutes.
Stir in the barley.
Cook for 45 to 60 minutes until the beef is completely tender and the barley is cooked.
Serve and enjoy!
