Best Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Best Beef Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs beef short ribs (bone in); 1 tablespoon beef bouillon (I use Caldo de Res); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, organic or 4 roma tomatoes, diced; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pepper, coarsely ground; 1 (12 ounce) bag baby carrots (approx size); 5 stalks celery, chopped; 1 head cabbage, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) bag pearl barley (approx size)

Servings: persons

1
In a large stock pot boil 1 gal water, add beef ribs, tomatoes, onion, salt & pepper - continue to boil for 1 1/2 hour.
2
Remove ribs and slice from bones, discarding bones.
3
Chop into bite sized pieces & return to pot.
4
Add carrots, celery, cabbage and barley and continue to boil for 45 minutes.
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You could use quick cooking barley for a shorter cooking time but I don't.
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Ladle up and enjoy!
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You can always experiment and add ingredients you prefer for a different flavor!
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When I don't feel like chopping cabbage I just put in 2 bags of shredded from Albertson's.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs beef short ribs (bone in), 1 tablespoon beef bouillon (I use Caldo de Res), 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, organic or 4 roma tomatoes, diced, 1 large yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Best 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best Beef Barley Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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