Beef Barley Soup

Submitted by ladybug929

"An instant family favorite, babies to teens to grandma all love this soup! chicken and beef broth make it lighter but still savory."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1⁄2 cups baby carrots, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup pearl barley
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

directions

1. Cook ground beef and onions in a large pot until beef is browned.
2. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until barley is soft to your liking, I cook mine for about an hour.