Beef Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup

Rich and hearty homestyle Beef Barley Soup! Made with tender chunks of beef roast, nutritious whole grain barley, fresh veggies and a deliciously seasoned broth. A soup that's sure to warm the soul on chilly days!Makes about 11 cups, or more if water is added at the end.

Ingredients

  • chuck roast

    trimmed of excess chunks of fat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

    2 lb
  • olive oil
    3 tbsp
  • chopped carrots)

    (about 3

    1 ½ c
  • chopped celery)

    (about 2 ribs

    1 c
  • chopped yellow onion)

    (1 large

    2 c
  • tomato paste
    3 tbsp
  • minced garlic)

    (4 cloves

    1 ½ tbsp
  • cartons low-sodium chicken broth

    or beef broth

    2
  • low-sodium soy sauce
    1 tbsp
  • worcestershire sauce
    2 tsp
  • minced fresh rosemary

    or 1/2 tsp dried

    2 tsp
  • minced fresh thyme

    or 1/2 tsp dried

    2 tsp
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • pearl barley
    1 c
  • minced fresh parsley
    3 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Dab beef dry and add 1/2 or 1/3 of beef, adding just enough not to overcrowd. Season with salt and pepper. Let sear until golden brown on bottom, about 3 minutes then flip and cook 1 minute longer.

  2. 2

    Transfer beef in pot to a plate along with juices and repeat process with remaining beef adding in another 1 Tbsp oil to pot.

  3. 3

    Add 1 Tbsp oil to now empty pot. Add carrots, celery and onion and saute 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add tomato paste and garlic and saute 1 minute longer.

  5. 5

    Pour in broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return beef to pot.

  6. 6

    Bring mixture to a simmer then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until beef is fairly tender, about 45 - 60 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add barley, cover and simmer until cooked through and beef is tender, about 45 - 60 minutes longer.

  8. 8

    Stir in parsley. Serve warm.

Beef Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup

455 cal

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About this Recipe

When chilly days call for comfort, nothing satisfies quite like a hearty bowl of homestyle Beef Barley Soup. This rich and robust recipe delivers tender beef and wholesome barley in every spoonful, perfect for warming you from the inside out.

What makes this Beef Barley Soup truly special is the careful layering of flavors, starting with perfectly cubed chuck roast. Slowly simmered with fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, these ingredients, combined with aromatic herbs and a savory broth base, build a rich flavor profile that truly satisfies.

Get ready for a bowlful of comforting textures and flavors. You'll savor the melt-in-your-mouth tenderness of the beef, perfectly balanced by the chewy, satisfying bite of pearl barley. Each spoonful is infused with the warm, earthy notes of rosemary and thyme, complemented by the subtle sweetness of carrots and the savory depth of the broth. It’s a soup designed to nourish and delight, making you feel cozy and content with every bite.

This versatile Beef Barley Soup welcomes your personal touch. For a different protein, you could substitute the chuck roast with lamb. If fresh herbs aren't available, simply use dried rosemary and thyme, remembering that dried herbs are more potent than fresh. Don't have chicken broth? The recipe notes that beef broth works wonderfully too.

Ideal for a cozy family dinner on a cool evening or as a comforting meal prep staple, this Beef Barley Soup pairs wonderfully with a slice of crusty bread for soaking up every last drop of the delicious broth. It’s hearty enough to be a meal on its own, providing a deeply satisfying experience.

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