
Beef and Barley Soup
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
368 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American

Beef and Barley Soup
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Simple and comforting healthy soup made with barley, beef, and veggies. Easy to make, hearty, and filling.
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Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck roast cut into large bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil divided
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 large carrots peeled and sliced diagonally
- 8 oz button mushrooms halved or quartered
- 12 oz white potatoes peeled and cut into 1" cubes
- 8 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 4 large cloves garlic pressed
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
- 1 bay leaf
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Instructions
- Coat the beef pieces with cornstarch and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef pieces and cook, in 2 batches, until golden on both sides. Set aside.
- To the sauce pot sauté the onion, celery and carrots for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the remaining ingredients together with the beef chunks.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a low, and cook partially covered, for 30-40 minutes.
- When done, beef and veggies should be tender.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs, if desired, and serve.
Notes
- Serving size: 1 bowl, about 2 cups
- Use any cut of meat you prefer. If you don't like beef, you can use chicken.
- Instead of barley, you may use rice.
- Try to use fresh produce and not canned.
- If you don't have beef broth, you may use any other broth you have on hand
- Store remaining soup in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
694mg
(29%)
Potassium
1371mg
(39%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3159IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
Protein | 30g | 60% |
Fat | 17g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
Sodium | 694mg | 29% |
Potassium | 1371mg | 29% |
Fiber | 4g | 16% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 3159IU | 63% |
Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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