Hearty Beef, Barley, and Vegetable Soup Recipe

This hearty beef, barley, and vegetable soup is a comforting and nutritious dish perfect for cold winter days. Packed with tender beef, chewy barley, and a variety of vegetables, this soup is a complete meal in a bowl that will warm you up from the inside out.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides.
2. Add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook until vegetables are softened.
3. Stir in beef broth, diced tomatoes, barley, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until beef and barley are tender.
5. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

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