Hearty Beef And Barley Soup With Root Vegetables

Name: Hearty Beef And Barley Soup With Root Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 12 ounces steak, cut into cubes; 1 large red onion, sliced thin; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed; 4 large carrots, chopped fine; 1 cup finely chopped turnip; 1 cup parsnip; 1 cup finely chopped rutabaga; 2/3 cup barley (raw); 1 teaspoon thyme; 4 cups beef bouillon; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups very finely shredded fresh spinach leaves

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
12 ounces steak, cut into cubes
1 large red onion, sliced thin
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
4 large carrots, chopped fine
1 cup finely chopped turnip
1 cup parsnip
1 cup finely chopped rutabaga
2/3 cup barley (raw)
1 teaspoon thyme
4 cups beef bouillon
2 cups water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups very finely shredded fresh spinach leaves

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat in a large pot.
2
Add the steak and brown well, stirring occasionally.
3
Remove steak and leave the juice.
4
Add the remaining teaspoon of oil, onion, bay leaf and caraway seeds.
5
Cook for about 4 more minutes.
6
Add the carrots, parsnips, turnip, rutabaga, barley, and thyme.
7
Stirring constantly, cook for about 5 minutes.
8
Stir in bouillon, water, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
9
Bring to a boil over high heat.
10
Immediately reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
11
Discard bay leaf, stir in the spinach and serve.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 12 ounces steak, cut into cubes, 1 large red onion, sliced thin, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Hearty Beef And Barley Soup With Root Vegetables 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!