Beef Barley Soup: Discover Why It Gets Better on Day Two!
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A hearty and flavorful beef barley soup that improves in taste after a day in the fridge.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into cubes
- 1 cup barley
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months; reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg