Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Beef Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 soup bones with meat (beef shanks or short ribs); 2 12 quarts water; 1 medium onion, chopped; 5 tablespoons beef bouillon granules; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 12-1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 ½ cups carrots, chopped; 1 ½ cups celery, chopped; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; ½ cup medium pearl barley; ½ teaspoon dried thyme; 14-½ teaspoon dill weed

Servings: persons

3 soup bones with meat (beef shanks or short ribs)
2 12 quarts water
1 medium onion, chopped
5 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
12-1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
1 ½ cups carrots, chopped
1 ½ cups celery, chopped
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup medium pearl barley
½ teaspoon dried thyme
14-½ teaspoon dill weed

1
In Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine first 8 ingredients.
2
Slowly bring to a boil.
3
Skim foam with a slotted spoon.
4
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3-4 hours.
5
Discard bay leaves.
6
Set bones aside to cool and remove meat from bones and dice.
7
Skim fat from broth surface.
8
Return meat to pot and add remaining ingredients.
9
Cover and cook for 1 hour or until barley and vegetables are tender.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 soup bones with meat (beef shanks or short ribs), 2 12 quarts water, 1 medium onion, chopped, 5 tablespoons beef bouillon granules, and more.

Yes, Beef Barley 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.

Beef Barley Soup

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