Easy Beef Barley Soup
Easy beef barley soup is full of tender beef, vegetables, and barley cooked in a rich beef broth for a meal that warms your soul on cold winter days.
Servings 8
Calories 136kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4-5 Sirloin Beef Tips cut in bite sized pieces (1-inch cubes)
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup quick cooking barley
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 32 oz beef stock
- 1 cube beef bullion
- 2 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. dry thyme optional
Instructions
- Add oil to 5qt dutch oven or pot and heat over medium high heat.
- Add cubed beef in single layer and brown on all sides; work in batches if need be.
- Remove cooked beef to a bowl and set aside.
- In same pan, add onion, carrot & celery and cook until onions are soft and translucent; about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes (and can juices), beef stock, water, bullion, and spices. Add reserved bowl of cooked beef and any drippings from bowl.
- Add barley and bring to a boil.
- Turn down to simmer and cover with lid.
- Cook 20 minutes.
- Serve with a sandwich, salad or artisan roll.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 365mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g