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Beef Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup

This Beef Barley Soup is a hearty combination of chuck roast, veggies, and barley, making it truly satisfying.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 12 cups
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large heavy pot
  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

Beef and Broth

  • 2 lb. boneless beef chuck roast, cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt divided
  • 1 tsp. black pepper divided
  • 2 qt. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 bay leaves

Vegetables

  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 turnip, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced

Others

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. salted butter
  • 1 cup pearled barley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Season the beef on all sides with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.
  • In a large heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the butter and half the beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining beef.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the celery, garlic, onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to the drippings in the pot. Cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits, until the vegetables are soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, and 2 cups water, and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in the beef and any accumulated juices and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer, partially covered, until the meat is almost tender, 1 to 1 ½ hours. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.
  • Stir in the barley, carrots, turnip, and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cover and simmer until the barley is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Stir in the vinegar and taste for salt. Remove the bay leaves, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
Keyword barley, beef, chuck roast, Comfort Food, hearty, soup
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