HEARTY BEEF BARLEY SOUP

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INGREDIENTS

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless chuck roast, cut into small cubes
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced
  • 8 c. beef or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 c. pearl barley (or hulled barley)

INSTRUCTIONS

How to make Hearty Beef Barley Soup

Step 1: Add the olive oil to a hot large pot over high heat. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring often until the beef begins to brown and the liquids have evaporated.

Step 2: Adjust the heat to medium, then add the onion to the pot along with the carrots and garlic. Continue to cook for additional 5 minutes.

Step 3: To the pot, add the tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined, then add the barley and beef or chicken broth. Then, adjust the heat to medium-low. Cook further until the beef is very tender. This takes another 1 ½ hours.

NOTES

To thin out the soup a little more, you can add extra broth. NUTRITION FACTS: Calories: 414kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 26g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 78mg, Sodium: 166mg, Potassium: 687mg, Fiber: 7g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 6890IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 54mg, Iron: 4mg