GROUND BEEF BARLEY SOUP

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I first tasted this soup when a friend served it to our family one day after church. It's now a favorite with our family, especially our three children. -Maggie Norman, Stevensville, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 quarts water
2 meaty beef soup bones
2 beef bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 pound ground beef
1/4 to 1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1 large carrot, diced
1 small onion, chopped
3 to 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, bring water and soup bones to a rapid boil; add bouillon. Stir in ground beef in small amounts. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours or until the meat comes easily off the bones. , Remove bones. Strain broth; cool and chill. Skim off fat. Remove meat from bones; dice and return to broth along with remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1068mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Samer Samers
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup was too salty. I had to add some extra water to dilute it.


Toyob Khan
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Ibrahim Uthman
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The flavor is amazing.


Amin Jutt
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day.


Mike Ruiz
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly.


Awiisi Robert
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This soup is so versatile. You can add any vegetables you like.


Trev Mac
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I love that this soup is made with whole grains. It's a healthy and satisfying meal.


Samuel Isowade
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This soup is a great way to get your veggies in. It's packed with carrots, celery, and onions.


ak Rajpot
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I've never made barley soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the soup turned out great.


Md Ayat
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting.


Sakib Howlader
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover ground beef.


Myakala Limbadri
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This soup is so good! I love the combination of ground beef and barley.


Biniyam Fikru
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's hearty and filling, and the flavor is amazing.


Błăq Mind
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This soup was delicious and easy to make. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great.