Beef Barley Soup

Submitted by Cul_de_sac_Barbie

"This is an easy, after work, soup, with really good flavor. I got it from Taste of Home magazine."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 2 quarts
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 5 cups water
• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 4 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup barley

directions

1. In a dutch oven, brown meat in oil on all sides, drain.
2. Add the water, celery, carrots, onion, tomatoes, tomato paste, bouillon and seasonings.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the barley and simmer for 45 minutes longer or until barley is tender.

Reviews

[hnj1975]

Very tasty and simple to make. It is a complete hit with my family!!

 

[Veronica T.]

Delicious, I always season. My beef with Montreal steak spice so out of habit I did but nonetheless this soup was perfect.

 

[ElaineAnn]

I made half the recipe and used low-sodium beef broth/water in place of bouillon. Also used a small cubed potato. Needed to add a little more water to keep it soupy. Very tasty and easy. Thanks for sharing Barbie. Made for Pick A Chef Spring 2011.

 

[jmelinda]

This recipe is so easy and flavorful. I make it whenever we have leftover roast instead of cooking up new stew meat and it works just as good! I also like to mix in a can of whole kernel corn (juice and all), and a bay leaf. Such a nice comfort food - thanks for posting ;)

 

[Brenda.]

This soup is absolutely DELICIOUS! I added a tsp of minced garlic and may even add a small bay leaf next time. The crazy thing is I had to add an additional 5 cups of water it was so thick. I used meduim barley instead of quick, maybe the difference? No matter, this is a keeper. Thanks for sharing. Made for Fall PAC 2009