RICH BEEF BARLEY SOUP

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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon good olive oil
2 pounds beef oxtails or stew beef
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
2 cups (1/2-inch) diced carrots (4 carrots)
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup (1/2-inch) diced celery (2 stalks)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
3 bay leaves
10 cups canned beef broth
1 cup pearled barley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Add the oxtails, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until browned all over. Remove the oxtails with a slotted spoon and reserve. Add the leeks, carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the fat in the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until the vegetables start to brown. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen string and add to the pot along with the bay leaves. Return the oxtails to the pot and add the broth, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Discard the thyme bundle and the bay leaves, and skim off the fat. Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the barley. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, drain, and set aside. When the soup is ready, add the barley and cook the soup for another 15 or 20 minutes, until the barley is tender. Depending on the saltiness of the stock, the soup might need another teaspoon of salt and some pepper. Serve hot, with or without the oxtails.

Egbenchung Kingsley
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I love the addition of barley to this soup. It gives it a nice chewy texture and it adds a lot of flavor.


Hubof Brands
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This soup is so flavorful and hearty. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


M A H Ariyan Hasan
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beef, and it's also a very affordable meal.


DNK
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This soup is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to get your vegetables in.


Marvin Bernal
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful and satisfying.


Jair Samangoen
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a very affordable meal.


Rita Dunham
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It's a great way to have a hot meal ready when you get home from work.


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


navin sukdeo
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I love the addition of barley to this soup. It gives it a nice chewy texture and it adds a lot of flavor.


Esther David
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This soup is so flavorful and hearty. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Johanna Fortuin
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover beef, and it's also a very affordable meal.


Dandu AlexanDru
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This soup is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a great way to get your vegetables in.


Jay Dog
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I love the simplicity of this soup. It's made with just a few ingredients, but it's so flavorful and satisfying.


Muhammad Qadir Official
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's hearty and filling, and it's packed with flavor.


Prodip Chanda
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but this soup was surprisingly good. The barley was cooked perfectly and the soup was very flavorful.


Jani Khan
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover beef.


Johan Sonnekus
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


afandi annette
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This soup is amazing! I've made it several times and it always comes out perfect. It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.