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Beef Barley Soup
This Beef Barley Soup is an easy, hearty dinner idea that is loaded with tender chunks of beef, barley and vegetables. It's a healthy meal that is perfect for making ahead for a busy week!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound beef cut into cubes I used chuck roast
- 1 diced onion
- 3-4 diced carrots
- 2 ribs chopped celery
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 5 cups low sodium beef broth
- ¾ cup pearl or pot barley rinsed
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat, add 1 pound beef cut into cubes, and cook until browned on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- To the pot, add 1 diced onion, 3-4 diced carrots, and 2 ribs chopped celery. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes, until onion is translucent.
- Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Stir in 5 cups low sodium beef broth, ¾ cup pearl or pot barley, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, and 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Add the beef back to the pot, cover and simmer for 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until barley and carrots are tender.
- Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
1131mg
(47%)
Potassium
1122mg
(32%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
10896IU
(218%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 1131mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 1122mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 10896IU | 218% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.