Gluten-Free Hearty Beef Barley Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Gluten-Free Hearty Beef Barley Soup, a rich and satisfying twist on a classic favorite, made completely without gluten thanks to the wholesome addition of protein-packed quinoa. Packed with tender beef chuck, a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and peas, and infused with layers of flavor from aromatic herbs like thyme and parsley, this soup is the ultimate comfort food. Slow simmered with beef broth for depth and quinoa for its nutty texture, this recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Ready in under two hours and serving six hearty portions, it’s a nourishing, gluten-free take on a traditional beef barley soup that you'll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 pounds Beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium Carrots, diced
• 3 stalks Celery stalks, diced
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 8 cups Beef broth
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
• 1 cup Quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup Frozen peas

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef cubes with 1 teaspoon of salt and the pepper.

Step 3

Add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add the onion, cooking until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the garlic, carrots, and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until soft.

Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.

Step 7

Return the beef to the pot, pour in the beef broth, and add the bay leaves and thyme.

Step 8

Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer for 60 minutes.

Step 9

After 60 minutes, stir in the quinoa and remaining 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

Step 10

Simmer uncovered for an additional 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and beef is tender.

Step 11

Add the frozen peas and parsley, stirring to combine and heat through.

Step 12

Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3394.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2609.7

Total Fat 173.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 510.3mg	0%
Sodium 11327.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 102.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.8g	0%
Total Sugars 27.1g
Protein 167.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 461.8mg	0%
Iron 30.5mg	0%
Potassium 4954.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.2%

Protein: 25.3%

Carbs: 15.5%