Description
Hearty Beef and Barley Soup is a comforting, one-pot dish that embodies warmth and satisfaction. Tender beef chuck simmers with pearl barley and a blend of fresh vegetables, creating a rich, flavorful broth that’s perfect for chilly evenings. This nourishing soup is not only easy to prepare but also offers the chance to customize according to your pantry staples. In just over an hour, you can enjoy a bowl of this delicious soup that feels like a warm hug on a cold day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add cubed beef chuck roast; season with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides (about 8 minutes).
- Mix in minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaves; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in low-sodium beef broth, adding water if needed to cover ingredients by an inch. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- After an hour of simmering, stir in pearl barley and cook for another 30 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg