Description
Beef Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender beef, chewy barley, and vibrant vegetables into a warm and hearty dish. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pot recipe wraps you in nostalgia and warmth with every spoonful. It’s customizable based on pantry staples, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Instructions
- Sear the beef chuck roast in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for about five minutes until softened.
- Return the beef to the pot along with barley, thyme, bay leaves, and beef broth. Bring to a gentle boil; then reduce heat and simmer.
- Cover and simmer for about an hour or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Shred the beef using two forks before returning it to the soup.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg