Beef Barley Soup
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5
Beef Barley Soup
Description
This Beef Barley Soup recipe uses sautéed onions and garlic to start, layered with sliced carrots, celery, cooked beef, diced tomatoes, and green bell pepper in reduced sodium beef broth. Pearl barley adds chewiness and thickens the soup as it simmers with Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Beef gravy mix is incorporated for added richness, and red wine may be added optionally for complexity.
The soup is simmered covered for 40 to 50 minutes until the barley is tender and flavors meld. Removing the bay leaf before serving leaves a clear, hearty broth punctuated with vegetables and tender beef pieces. Its thick texture and balanced seasoning make it a warming, filling dish.
Adjust the thickness after cooling by adding more broth or water if needed, as the barley absorbs liquid over time.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 carrot sliced
- 1 rib celery sliced
- 2 cups beef cooked
- 6 cups beef broth reduced sodium
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can, canned, petite
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- ⅔ cup pearl barley
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon thyme dried leaves
- 1 packet beef gravy mix
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons red wine optional
- 2 tablespoons parsley or 2 teaspoons dried, chopped, fresh
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until softened.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 40-50 minutes or until barley is cooked.
- Remove bay leaf and serve.
Notes
- The soup will thicken as it cools; add extra broth or water to reach the preferred consistency when reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 487mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 878mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2802IU | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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