Meaty Beef Barley Soup by Susan Bergen

Warm, hearty, and brimming with robust flavor, Susan Bergen's Meaty Beef Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. This classic soup features tender chunks of stew beef, earthy pearl barley, and a medley of fresh vegetables including carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered in a savory beef broth infused with aromatic thyme and garlic. A splash of diced tomatoes adds a subtly sweet, tangy note, while a garnish of fresh parsley brightens every spoonful. Perfectly balanced with protein, fiber, and wholesome ingredients, this one-pot wonder is an easy yet satisfying meal. Ready in under two hours and ideal for cozy family dinners, this soup is sure to become a regular in your recipe rotation. Keywords: beef barley soup recipe, hearty soup, comfort food, one-pot meal, easy beef soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 pounds stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, with juice
• 0.75 cups pearl barley
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the stew beef with salt and pepper, then add it to the pot. Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set it aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Return the beef to the pot, then pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes (with their juice). Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the pearl barley, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60-75 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through.

Step 8

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3544.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2809.7

Total Fat 171.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 476.3mg	0%
Sodium 10124.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.6g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 166.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 416.3mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 4990.0mg	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: 54.2%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 22.5%