🍲 Beef Barley Soup
Beef barley soup is a hearty soup made with beef, vegetables, and barley simmered in a rich broth. It’s popular in many parts of Europe and United States, especially during cold weather because it’s filling and nutritious.
🌾 Key Ingredient
The soup uses barley, a whole grain that becomes soft and slightly chewy when cooked, helping thicken the soup naturally.
🥩 Ingredients
- 1 lb beef stew meat
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups beef broth
- ¾ cup barley
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt and black pepper
👨🍳 How to Make It
- Brown the beef
Heat oil in a large pot and cook beef until browned. - Add vegetables
Stir in onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes. - Add broth and barley
Pour in beef broth and add barley and tomatoes. - Simmer
Cook on low heat for 45–60 minutes until the barley is tender and the beef is soft. - Season and serve
Add thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- 🥖 crusty bread
- 🥗 a fresh salad
- 🧀 grated cheese on top
💡 Tip: The soup thickens as it sits because barley absorbs liquid. When reheating, just add a little extra broth or water.
If you’d like, I can also show you:
- 🍲 Slow cooker beef barley soup
- 🔥 Old-fashioned beef barley soup like diners make
- 🥩 The best cuts of beef for soup.
