Cozy up with a bowl of Grandma’s Beef Barley Soup! This heartwarming dish is packed with tender beef and wholesome barley, perfect for warming the heart and nourishing the soul. This timeless soup promises comfort in every spoonful.
Recipe courtesy of Hello Canola and Patricia Chuey
Grandma’s Beef Barley Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb stewing beef cubes (or 3 cups/750 mL chopped cooked roast beef)
- 3 Tbsp canola oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 2 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 (28 oz/796 mL) no-salt-added canned diced tomatoes
- 3/4 cup pearl or pot barley
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, add 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of canola oil and beef cubes; cook over medium-high until beef is browned. Remove from pan. (Omit this step if using cooked roast beef.)
- In same pot, add remaining 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil, garlic, and onions. Sauté for about 6–8 minutes. Add carrots and celery and continue to sauté for another 6–8 minutes. Stir in thyme and parsley and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Return beef to pan and add bay leaves, broth, tomatoes, barley, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes. Serve. Leftovers keep well in the freezer.