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Beef Barley Soup

Comforting beef barley soup will warm you up on cold winter days! Tender beef, cooked carrots and pearl barley simmer in this beef broth based soup. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat (cut in ½” cubes)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups beef stock
  • 1 cup pearl barley (not quick cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried marjoram
  • ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary (crushed)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the meat and onion in the oil.
  2. Add the broth, barley and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Add carrots. Bring to a boil again then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until meat and carrots are tender to the desired consistency. Stir several times during cooking.
  4. Add parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Add minced garlic for added flavor.
  • Garnish the top of the soup with fresh thyme.
  • The calories shown are based on the recipe serving about 8 people, with 1 serving being about 1 cup of soup. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information.**

Nutrition Information

Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 427mg (18%) Potassium 810mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 5095IU (102%) Vitamin C 2.8mg (3%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 427mg 18%
Potassium 810mg 17%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 5095IU 102%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 3%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 3.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.