Mom's Italian Beef Barley Soup Recipe

This hearty and comforting Italian beef barley soup recipe is a family favorite passed down from generations. Made with tender beef, hearty barley, and flavorful Italian seasonings, this soup is the perfect dish to warm you up on a cold winter day.

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in the pearl barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, garlic, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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