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Hearty Beef and Barley Soup for Cozy Days

Rich and hearty, this Beef and Barley Soup combines tender beef, robust vegetables, and chewy barley for a comforting meal, ideal for cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef chuck cut into cubes
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot.
  • Stir in the beef cubes and cook until browned.
  • Add the pearl barley, beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer.
  • Simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the barley is tender.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
  • Remove the bay leaf before serving.