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Pat meat dry with paper towels; line a large platter with a double thickness of paper towels.
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Pour enough oil into a large deep-sided pot to coat the bottom (4-5 tablespoons).
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Set the pot over med-high heat.
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When the oil is hot but not smoking, add enough pieces of meat to fit comfortably in a single layer (do not crowd).
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Brown the meat on all sides, turning often, for 4-5 minutes.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat to paper towels to drain.
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Repeat with the remaining meat, adding more oil if needed.
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Remove pot from heat and wipe out any excess oil with a paper towel.
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Return meat to pan and add beef stock, Worcestershire, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of pepper.
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Bring to a simmer over med-high heat, then decrease heat and cover; cook at a simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
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Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
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When hot, add the carrots, celery, parsnips, and onion; saute until just slightly softened, for about 5 minutes.
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Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
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Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet set over med-high heat; when hot, add the mushrooms and saute, turning and adding more oil as needed, until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes; set aside.
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After the meat has cook 1 1/2 hours, add the sauteed vegetables (but not the mushrooms), cubed potato, barley, and thyme to the pot; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until barley and meat are tender, 45-60 minutes.
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Stir occasionally, adding more water if consistency becomes too thick.
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Add the mushrooms to the soup and simmer until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
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Taste soup and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
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To serve, ladle soup into soup bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
