Description
A hearty and comforting soup featuring tender beef, wholesome pearl barley, and fresh vegetables in a flavorful beef broth. Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the pearl barley, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the barley and vegetables with a potato masher to achieve a creamier texture.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or potatoes for extra flavor and texture.
- You can also make this soup ahead of time as the flavors tend to deepen the longer it sits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour