Beef Barley Hearty Soup (Printer-Friendly)

Warm and nourishing soup with tender beef, barley, and fresh veggies, perfect for cozy meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef and Seasonings

01 - 1 pound stewing beef
02 - 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
03 - 1 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
04 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 large onion, chopped
07 - 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
08 - 2 stalks celery, cleaned and chopped
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Flavorings

10 - 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 3 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Liquids

12 - 4 cups low sodium beef broth
13 - 3 cups water

→ Grains

14 - ¾ cup pearl barley

→ Garnish

15 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Season the stewing beef with salt and pepper. Place beef in a resealable bag, add flour, seal, and shake until evenly coated.
02 - Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add floured beef in batches, browning on all sides for about 3 minutes per side. Remove browned beef and set aside.
03 - In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Stir in garlic, oregano, and tomato paste. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour a small amount of beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits.
05 - Return browned beef to the pot. Add remaining beef broth, water, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until beef is tender.
06 - Add pearl barley to the pot, cover, and continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes or until barley is tender. Stir occasionally and add water if soup becomes too thick.
07 - Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Allow soup to rest for 30 minutes after cooking to enhance flavors.
02 - Store leftovers in airtight containers and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.
03 - When reheating, stir occasionally to ensure even heating.

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