Meaty Beef Soup Recipe

Name: Meaty Beef Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup uncooked long grain brown rice; ⅓ cup dried split green peas; ⅓ cup uncooked pearl barley; ⅓ cup dried lentils; 3 tablespoons dried onion flakes; 1 tablespoon dried celery flakes; 2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules or 9 bouillon cubes; 2 teaspoons soul seasoning; 2 teaspoons sugar; ½ teaspoon instant minced garlic or ½ teaspoon fresh minced garlic; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 large bay leaf; 1 12 lbs stew meat; 2 tablespoons oil; 8 cups water; 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained

Servings: persons

⅓ cup uncooked long grain brown rice
⅓ cup dried split green peas
⅓ cup uncooked pearl barley
⅓ cup dried lentils
3 tablespoons dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon dried celery flakes
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules or 9 bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons soul seasoning
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon instant minced garlic or ½ teaspoon fresh minced garlic
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 large bay leaf
1 12 lbs stew meat
2 tablespoons oil
8 cups water
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained

1
If gifting, layer the rice, then the green peas, then the barley, then the lentils.
2
Mix dry seasonings and enclose in a plastic bag at the top of the jar.
3
The recipient will need to add the fresh ingredients when they make it.
4
Begin by browning the stew meat in the oil.
5
Place the brown rice, green peas, barley and lentils in a colander and rinse.
6
Transfer to a soup pot.
7
Add 6 cups of water and the seasonings.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
10
Stir in tomatoes and 2 cups of water.
11
Heat thoroughly and serve.
12
Goes very well with homemade bread!
13
Enjoy!

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup uncooked long grain brown rice, ⅓ cup dried split green peas, ⅓ cup uncooked pearl barley, ⅓ cup dried lentils, and more.

Yes, Meaty Beef 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.

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Meaty Beef Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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