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

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)

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.
5
You could use quick cooking barley for a shorter cooking time but I don't.
6
Ladle up and enjoy!
7
You can always experiment and add ingredients you prefer for a different flavor!
8
When I don't feel like chopping cabbage I just put in 2 bags of shredded from Albertson's.

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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.

Best Beef Barley Soup

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