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A close-up of a white bowl filled with rich Hearty Beef and Vegetable Barley Soup, showing chunks of beef, barley, carrots, and celery.

Hearty Beef and Vegetable Barley Soup

This recipe for Hearty Beef and Vegetable Barley Soup offers a warm, satisfying meal perfect for busy home cooks and families. It uses simple techniques and seasonal ingredients to create a nourishing and flavorful dish that brings comfort to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 beef chuck roast 3 pound
  • 1/2 cup barley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 package frozen mixed vegetables 16 ounce
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 can chopped stewed tomatoes 28 ounce
  • 4 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or more to taste
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Cut the beef chuck roast into bite-sized pieces. Season the beef pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef pieces in batches, if necessary, then remove them from the pot and set them aside.
  3. Add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Return the browned beef to the pot. Add the barley, bay leaf, water, stewed tomatoes, beef bouillon cubes, and white sugar.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  6. Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and the ground black pepper. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through and the soup has thickened slightly.
  7. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the soup and add salt as needed. Serve the Hearty Beef and Vegetable Barley Soup hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 15gFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

This soup freezes well. Cool the soup completely before transferring it to freezer-safe containers. When reheating, you may need to add a splash of water or broth to adjust the consistency.

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