Hearty and comforting Beef Barley Soup

This Beef Barley Soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for chilly evenings. Packed with tender beef, hearty barley, and flavorful vegetables, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium-high heat until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Add the beef back to the pot and stir in the barley. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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