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Easy Beef Barley Soup

Easy Beef Barley Soup

This hearty and comforting soup features tender beef, nutty barley, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb beef chuck, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup barley pearled
  • 3 cup beef broth
  • 2 cup carrots chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent.
  • Add beef cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in carrots, celery, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes.
  • Add barley and continue cooking uncovered for another 30 minutes or until barley is tender.
  • Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Notes

This soup stores well and tastes even better the next day. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.