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Beef and Barley Soup

Simple and comforting healthy soup made with barley, beef, and veggies. Easy to make, hearty, and filling.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Coat the beef pieces with cornstarch and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the beef pieces and cook, in 2 batches, until golden on both sides. Set aside.
  4. To the sauce pot sauté the onion, celery and carrots for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add in the remaining ingredients together with the beef chunks.
  6. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a low, and cook partially covered, for 30-40 minutes.
  7. When done, beef and veggies should be tender.
  8. 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

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

% 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.