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barley beef broccoli soup

Barley, Beef & Broccoli Soup

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Recipe courtesy of GoBarley

Savour the hearty goodness of a warm and comforting bowl of Barley, Beef & Broccoli Soup. This delicious recipe is packed with lean ground beef, broccoli, and wholesome barley to provide a satisfying and nutritious meal for any occasion.

barley beef broccoli soup

Barley, Beef & Broccoli Soup

This soul-warming dish is perfect for snuggling up on a chilly night.
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Course: Soup & Stews
Preparation: Simmering
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup pot or pearl barley
  • 2 (900 mL) cartons no salt added beef broth
  • 1 bunch broccoli
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 3 celery stalks
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 10 oz can sliced mushrooms
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper to taste
  • grated cheddar cheese (optional)
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Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown ground beef; add onion and garlic and sauté for 3 minutes. Drain fat. Add barley and beef broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, chop broccoli, tomatoes, celery and zucchini into bite-sized pieces; add to barley mixture along with mushrooms and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with cheddar cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Barley, Beef & Broccoli Soup
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
34
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
413
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
727
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
27
g
9
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
18
g
36
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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