BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP: HEAVENLY, HEALTHY, AND HEARTY

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You're not going to believe how simple this soup recipe is, and what you get as a result - something so unbelievably filling, warming and rich in flavor. Made from a combination of beef, barley, carrots, turnips, potatoes, beef stock and seasonings, this savory soup can be be served not only at lunch but as an easy comort meal any night of the week.

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 lb beef sirloin or 3/4 lb round steak
salt and pepper
1 1/4 tablespoons butter
4 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup irish beer
1/4 cup barley, rinsed and drained
1 large tomatoes, diced
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
1 turnip, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
1 potato, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
1 yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 stalk celery & leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Wash beef; pat dry with paper towels. Trim away any visible fat; season beef with salt and pepper (to taste). Cut into small bite-sized cubes.
  • Melt butter in a large, heavy-bottom saucepan. Transfer the beef to the hot butter and cook over medium heat until brown on all sides.
  • Add remaining ingredients to saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until barley is tender and beef is fork-tender.
  • Remove the bay leaf and laddle into warmed soup bowls. Enjoy your soup as a meal complete unto itself or add a lightly-dressed fresh spinach salad and warm crusty french/italian bread.
  • COOK'S TIP: For a delicious twist on traditional beef and barley soup, when it's done simmering stir in 4 cups of fresh baby spinach. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

Wun Martin
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I'm going to pin this recipe so I can make it later.


Net Myersniesen
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty, and it always makes me feel better when I'm sick.


Kawaii Princess
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Najib Mwangwe
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients.


rayan Mondol
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I'm going to try this recipe tonight. It looks delicious!


Bipok Zone
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This is my new favorite soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


jaya Hoss
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out watery. Not sure what I did wrong.


Ifeoluwa Deborah
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste.


No Favor
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but this soup was surprisingly good. The beef and vegetables were tender and flavorful, and the barley added a nice texture.


Aby Aby
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Just made this soup and it's delicious!


umesh kanu
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This soup is hearty and healthy, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I used beef broth instead of water, and I added a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery. It turned out great!