Description
Learn how to make delicious Beef Barley Soup with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a cozy night in, this hearty soup is sure to warm you up!
Ingredients
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- – 1 onion, chopped
- – 1 clove garlic, minced
- – 2 carrots, sliced
- – 1 rib celery, sliced
- – 2 cups (480 ml) cooked beef
- – 6 cups (1440 ml) (1.5 liters) reduced sodium beef broth
- – 14.5 ounces (411 g) canned petite diced tomatoes with juices, 1 can
- – 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- – ⅔ cup (160 ml) pearl barley
- – 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- – 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) dried thyme leaves
- – 1 packet beef gravy mix
- – 1 bay leaf
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fruit juice (e.g., apple or grape) optional
- – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons (10 ml) dried
- – salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until they become tender.
- Incorporate all the other ingredients into the pan and raise the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for around 40-50 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
- Discard the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- Use homemade beef broth for a richer flavor.
- Enhance the soup with a splash of red wine.
- Add more vegetables like peas or green beans for extra nutrition and color.
