Grandma Coffee's Beef Barley Vegetable Soup

This hearty and nutritious soup is packed with tender beef, chewy barley, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to serve to loved ones.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into small cubes
• 1 cup barley
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
3. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
6. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
7. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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