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Grandma’s Beef Barley Soup

Craving a hearty meal? This Beef Barley Soup brings that classic comfort to your table.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Course: Soup & Stews
Preparation: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Author: Patricia Chuey

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
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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.
Nutrition Facts
Grandma’s Beef Barley Soup
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
19
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
289
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
490
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
5
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.