Beef Soup with Barley Recipe
Overview:
🕒 Cook Time: 2 hours
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the heartiness of this Beef Soup with Barley, sourced from the timeless cookbook “From Our Mothers’ Kitchens”. It’s a comforting dish perfect for a cozy lunch or snack. This recipe promises a flavorful concoction that marries the tender goodness of beef with the wholesome satisfaction of barley, all simmered to perfection in a savory broth. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, it’s an easy yet impressive addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients:
- 6 cups beef stock
- 1 onion, minced
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 3/4 pound beef, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 celery ribs, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Base: In a large heavy stock pot or soup pot, combine the beef stock, minced onion, pearl barley, and diced beef.
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Boil and Simmer: Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently for about 90 minutes, or until the barley has swollen and become tender.
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Add Vegetables: After the barley is tender, add in the diced carrots, potatoes, celery, and dried rosemary to the pot. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
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Simmer Again: Allow the soup to simmer gently until the vegetables are cooked through but still retain their texture, ensuring they are not mushy.
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Serve: Once the soup is ready, ladle it into bowls and serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Tips:
- Feel free to adjust the quantities of carrots, celery, and potatoes according to your preferences, adding more or less of each vegetable as desired.
- For added flavor, consider using homemade beef stock or low-sodium store-bought stock.
- This soup can be prepared in advance and reheated gently before serving, allowing the flavors to meld even further.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 512
- Fat: 31.4g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
- Sodium: 1397.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 45.3g
- Fiber: 8.1g
- Sugar: 4.4g
- Protein: 13.1g
Keywords:
Grains, Onions, Vegetable, Meat, Low Protein, Kosher, Brunch, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Enjoy your flavorful journey into the world of homemade soups with this delightful Beef Soup with Barley recipe! 🍲🥩🌾
