Hearty Beef And Barley Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Beef And Barley Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. packaged, dry barley; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes; 1 1/2 c. minced onion; 2 cloves garlic, chopped (1 tsp.); 9 c. water; 1 can (16 ounce.) low salt tomatoes, undrained; 4 low sodium beef bouillon cubes; 4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoon dry leaf basil, crumbled; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut in pcs (1 1/2 c.); 2 ribs celery, sliced (1 c.); 2 carrots, sliced (1 c.); 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce

Servings: persons

3/4 c. packaged, dry barley
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 1/2 c. minced onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped (1 tsp.)
9 c. water
1 can (16 ounce.) low salt tomatoes, undrained
4 low sodium beef bouillon cubes
4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoon dry leaf basil, crumbled
2 bay leaves
1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut in pcs (1 1/2 c.)
2 ribs celery, sliced (1 c.)
2 carrots, sliced (1 c.)
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce

1
In medium saucepot combine barley and sufficient water to cover.
2
Bring to a boil; cook 5 min.
3
Drain.
4
Set aside.
5
In large kettle or possibly soup pot heat oil over high heat; brown meat on all sides.
6
Add in onion and garlic; saute/fry 2 to 3 min.
7
Add in cooked barley, 9 c. water, tomatoes, bouillon cubes, Worcestershire, basil and bay leaves.
8
Cover.
9
Simmer 1 hour 30 min.
10
Add in green beans, celery, carrots and Tabasco sauce.
11
Cover.
12
Simmer 30 min longer.
13
Remove bay leaf before serving.
14
Yield: 12 c.; 12 servings; 80 mg. sodium per serving.

815

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Protein

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. packaged, dry barley, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 1/2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes, 1 1/2 c. minced onion, and more.

Yes, Hearty Beef And Barley Soup Recipe 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!