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A close-up of a bowl of hearty beef and barley soup, filled with tender beef chunks, carrots, celery, and barley.

Hearty Beef Barley Soup

A comforting and flavorful beef barley soup that is perfect for meal prepping. This recipe is designed for home cooks looking for a delicious and satisfying soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Simmering Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup medium pearl barley
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Add carrots, celery, onion, and parsley. Cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes.
  4. Stir in peas and heat through.

Notes

This soup is excellent for meal prep. Allow it to cool completely before storing in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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