Barley And Beef Soup Recipe

Name: Barley And Beef Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large); 1 1/2 cups chopped carrot (about 4 medium); 1 cup chopped celery (about 4 stalks); 1 (17-ounce) refrigerated beef roast au jus; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup uncooked pearl barley; 5 cups fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup tomato puree; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large)
1 1/2 cups chopped carrot (about 4 medium)
1 cup chopped celery (about 4 stalks)
1 (17-ounce) refrigerated beef roast au jus
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
5 cups fat-free, lower-sodium beef broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 bay leaves

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Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion, carrot, and celery to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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While vegetables cook, heat roast beef according to package directions; drain, discarding drippings. Chop beef into 1-inch pieces.
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Stir garlic into vegetables; cook 30 seconds. Stir in beef, barley, and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 40 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaves.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large), 1 1/2 cups chopped carrot (about 4 medium), 1 cup chopped celery (about 4 stalks), and more.

Yes, Barley And Beef Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barley And Beef Soup

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