Beef Barley Soup

Submitted by Lorrie in Montreal

"I adore this recipe, I have made it with beef and lamb leftovers. This recipe was given to me by my friend, Terrilee."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 12 cups
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups boiling water
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 3 stalks celery, finely diced
• 2 large carrots, finely diced
• 1 cup diced cooked beef
• 10 cups water
• 5 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Combine barley, salt and 4 cups boiling water in a pot and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered for 30 - 40 minutes until barley is tender.
2. Drain and rinse under cold water till cool.
3. Set aside.
4. In a large pot, heat margarine and sauté vegetables until softened, stirring occasionally.
5. Add beef, 10 cups of water, bouillon cubes pepper and garlic.
6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
7. Add barley and simmer 10 minutes longer.

Reviews

[Katanashrp]

Delicious! I had some brisket leftover and didn't feel like having sandwiches so when I saw this recipe I just had to try it. I am glad I did because it was fantastic. Thank you.

 

[Tea Jenny]

This is a very nice soup, I made it with beef broth that I had from a pot roast and I omitted the garlic, as DH claims not to like it in soup what a fuss pot! The barley was nice and chewy just as we like it and the veg combination was perfect. I will be making it again as it looks like the weather isn't going to get any warmer for a while yet and this is a very warming comforting soup. Thanks for posting made for January warm up's 2011

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

great soup! I went will all 10 cups beef broth and omitted the bouillon cubes, I also sauteed 8 cloves minced fresh garlic and 2 teaspoon crushed chili flakes with the veggies, I omitted the garlic powder, made as a take home meal for my DS and was enjoyed, thanks for sharing Lorrie!

 

[Billikers]

This was a very good soup. The broth had a very nice flavor. We did not put all of the vegetables in, but we still really enjoyed it - especially my boyfriend, he LOVES soup! Thank you so much!