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Beef Barley Soup Recipe
There's nothing quite as comforting as a hearty bowl of beef and barley soup. Packed with tender chunks of beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of aromatic vegetables, this classic dish is the perfect way to warm up on a chilly day.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 373 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 1/2 - 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups sliced celery
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 cups beef broth
- 15 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 cup dried barley
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped rosemary leaves (1 teaspoon dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place a large saucepot over medium heat and add the olive oil and onions. Saute the onions for 2-3 minutes. Then stir in the carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for another 3-5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the beef into small 1/2-inch chunks. Push the veggies to the side of the pot and add the meat. Brown for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. Then add in the broth, tomatoes, barley, herbs, crushed red pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir well.
- Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat if needed and simmer until the barley is cooked and the beef is tender, stirring occasionally. About 30 minutes.
- Taste. Then season with salt and pepper as needed.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
373kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
1563mg
(65%)
Potassium
903mg
(26%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
5775IU
(116%)
Vitamin C
7.7mg
(9%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
4.6mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 373
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 373kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1563mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 903mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5775IU | 116% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.