Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Beef Barley Soup Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb beef stew meat (cut into cubes)
• 1 cup barley (rinsed)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 medium carrots (sliced)
• 1 celery stalk (chopped)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions:

1. Cook the beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set it aside.
2. Sauté the vegetables: In the same pot, add the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
3. Simmer the soup: Return the beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, water, barley, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through.
4. Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
5. Serve: Remove the bay leaf, and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve with a side of warm bread rolls.

Enjoy