Hearty Beef Barley Soup
This hearty beef barley soup is made with seared beef, tender vegetables, quick barley, and a rich beef broth seasoned with tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. It’s even better after the flavors have had time to come together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Ingredients
1 pound stew meat, diced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
All-purpose flour, for coating
Butter, for sautéing
4 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/2 onion, diced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
9 cups beef broth
3 teaspoons beef bouillon
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups quick barley
Instructions
Step 1: Season and Sear the Beef
Season the diced stew meat with salt and pepper, then sprinkle with flour and toss to coat. Sear the beef on all sides in a pot over medium heat, working in batches so the pot isn’t overcrowded. The beef does not need to be cooked through. Remove to a bowl.
Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables
Add some butter to the same pot. Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté for 5–8 minutes.
Step 3: Add the Garlic and Tomato Paste
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste.
Step 4: Add the Broth
Add the beef broth, beef bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Return the seared beef to the pot.
Step 5: Simmer
Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes.
Step 6: Add the Barley
Bring the soup to a boil and add the quick barley. Cover and simmer for about 12 minutes.
Step 7: Finish and Season
Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and additional beef bouillon as needed. Allow the soup to sit and simmer for a little while before serving if desired.
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