Beef Barley Soup...my Version

Submitted by FroggerChef

"I recently had a good friends beef barley soup and thought it was wonderful! This is my version with a few adjustments based on my families preferences and the need for a quicker and easier soup."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 3 quarts
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 quarts beef stock or 2 quarts broth
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 cups cooked pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• salt, optional (to taste)
• 1 lb beef, already cooked (ground, shredded or chopped)
• 2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes or 1 quart tomato juice

directions

1. In stock pot or favorite soup pot add all ingredients (except barley). Bring to a boil, reduce and simmer 45 minutes. Add barley and simmer another 15 minutes.