Beef Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup

from spendwithpennies.com
70 min

This homemade beef barley soup is loaded with nutritious veggies, tender beef and plump barley. It’s a complete meal in a bowl!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (minced)
  • 2 carrots (sliced)
  • 1 rib celery (sliced)
  • 2 cups cooked beef
  • 6 cups reduced sodium beef broth
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes (14-15 oz, undrained)
  • ½ green pepper (diced)
  • ⅔ cup barley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 package beef gravy mix
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons red wine (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
  • salt & pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until softened.

  2. 2

    Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 40-50 minutes or until barley is cooked.

  3. 3

    Remove bay leaf and serve.