Beef and Vegetable Barley Soup

A simple recipe with great flavor. I use this as a staple. I add potatoes, veggies or whatever is on hand to make a nice hearty soup. We are a large family, so I double this :)

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  boneless  chuck steaks, cubed or 1  lb  stew meat
• 1 -2  tablespoon olive oil
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  teaspoons oregano
• 2  beef bouillon cubes
• 4  cups water
• 1  bay leaf
• 2 -4  carrots or 2 -4  any  vegetables
• 1⁄2 cup barley

Directions

1. Brown beef in oil in large pot.
2. Stir in onion and garlic.
3. Cook until onion is tender.
4. Add water.
5. Stir in oregano,bouillon and bay leaf.
6. Bring to boil.
7. Lower heat and simmer for an hour.
8. Add barley and veggies.
9. Turn heat to medium.
10. Cook for 30 minutes.