Hearty and Delicious Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

Warm up with a bowl of comforting beef and barley soup. This recipe combines tender beef chunks, nutritious vegetables, and hearty barley in a flavorful beef broth. It's the perfect dish to enjoy on a chilly day or whenever you need a comforting meal. With its rich flavors and nourishing ingredients, this beef and barley soup is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef chuck, cut into small cubes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup barley
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
4. Return the beef to the pot and add the barley, beef broth, water, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beef and barley are tender.
6. Remove the bay leaf from the soup and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
7. Serve the beef and barley soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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