BACON, BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP

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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

4 bacon strips, diced
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium onions, chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
8 cups beef broth, divided
4 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 4 fresh thyme sprigs, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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.

mocha
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Overall, I thought this soup was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Gary Hightower
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I found the beef to be a little tough. I would cook it for a longer period of time next time.


Deneen Saunders
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The soup was too thick for my liking. I would add more water or broth next time.


Md. Nasir
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This soup is a little bland for my taste. I would add some more salt and pepper next time.


Jaffar Tanha
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The barley added a nice texture and heartiness.


Saroj Devi
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I love the smoky flavor that the bacon adds to this soup.


lovewell kaniini
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This is a great soup for a cold winter day. It's so warming and filling.


Malikadnan Awan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. It's a keeper!


Spexz
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This 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
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. My family loves it!


Sojib Kumar
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of bacon, beef, and barley. It's so hearty and flavorful.


Johnny Edwards
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Just 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
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This 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
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I 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
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This 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.