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Hearty Beef Barley Soup: Discover Delicious Benefits!

A hearty and nutritious beef barley soup that is perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 cup barley rinsed
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach optional

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Return the browned beef to the pot. Stir in the rinsed barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked.
  5. If using, stir in the fresh spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking until wilted.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of broth by 1 cup.
  • You can also add other vegetables like potatoes or green beans for extra nutrition.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with mushrooms and use vegetable broth instead.

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