Beef Barley Soup

55m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Heat large Dutch oven/large pot to medium-high. Add oil. Once oil is hot, add beef and season with salt and pepper. Sear on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove beef from pot and set aside.
  2. 2To same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté 7 minutes. Add garlic. Sauté 2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste. Cook 2 minutes. Add broth, bouillon, barley, thyme, and cooked beef. Stir. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 45 minutes.
  3. 3Ladle in bowls. Garnish with parsley (optional). Serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2” cubes and fat trimmed
  • 0 salt
  • 0 black pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced 1/2” thick
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced 1/2” thick
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp beef bouillon
  • 0.5 cup pearl barley
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0 fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnishing)

Equipment

large Dutch oven/large pot