BACON, BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
With a medley of barley, beef and vegetables, this thick, stew-like soup is brimming with flavor and texture. Every spoonful will warm you from head to toe on cold winter evenings.-Rachel Kohnen, Pomeroy, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h50m
Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Brown beef in drippings. Remove and set aside., In the same pan, saute the onions, carrots and mushrooms until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in 4 cups broth, mustard, thyme, bay leaf and beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender., Stir in the barley, salt, pepper and remaining broth. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until barley is tender. Discard bay leaf. Stir in bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
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mocha
mocha@hotmail.comOverall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Gary Hightower
hightower55@gmail.comI found the beef to be a little tough. I would cook it for a longer period of time next time.
Deneen Saunders
d-s@yahoo.comThe soup was too thick for my liking. I would add more water or broth next time.
Md. Nasir
n_m10@hotmail.comThis soup is a little bland for my taste. I would add some more salt and pepper next time.
Jaffar Tanha
jtanha4@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The barley added a nice texture and heartiness.
Saroj Devi
saroj@yahoo.comI love the smoky flavor that the bacon adds to this soup.
lovewell kaniini
lovewellk47@yahoo.comThis is a great soup for a cold winter day. It's so warming and filling.
Malikadnan Awan
awanmalikadnan@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's a keeper!
Spexz
spexz@gmail.comThis soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.
Amirop Amirop
aamirop0@gmail.comI've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. My family loves it!
Sojib Kumar
sojib.kumar@yahoo.comThis soup is amazing! I love the combination of bacon, beef, and barley. It's so hearty and flavorful.
Johnny Edwards
johnny_e@hotmail.comJust made this soup and it was delicious! The only thing I changed was using ground beef instead of stew meat. It turned out great!
Eraj Shah
e-shah21@aol.comThis is the best bacon beef and barley soup I've ever had. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the meat and barley are cooked to perfection. Highly recommend!
Tamang Jyakob
jyakob_tamang13@yahoo.comI love this soup! It's so easy to make and always comes out delicious. I like to add a few chopped carrots and celery for extra flavor.
Joe Menhem
menhem.j13@hotmail.frThis soup was a hit with my family! The bacon and beef added a delicious smoky flavor, and the barley gave it a hearty texture. I will definitely be making this again.