Fast & Easy Beef Barley Soup Recipe
Description:
This Fast & Easy Beef Barley Soup recipe is a comforting delight perfect for chilly winter nights. With savory beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of vegetables, it’s a hearty dish that warms you from the inside out.
Recipe Category: Grains 🌾
Keywords: Vegetable, Meat, Kid Friendly, Winter, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 585.4
- Fat Content: 27.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 128.5mg
- Sodium Content: 885.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 35.9g
- Fiber Content: 9.1g
- Sugar Content: 0.3g
- Protein Content: 48.9g
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef, diced
- 1 1/4 cups barley
- 1 quart beef broth
- 3/4 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 tbsp oil (for browning beef)
Instructions:
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 5 minutes | 23 minutes | 28 minutes |
1. Brown the Beef:
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Brown the diced beef in batches if necessary, ensuring each piece gets a nice sear, for about 4 minutes per batch.
2. Simmer with Barley:
- Once the beef is browned, add 1 quart of beef broth, 1 1/4 cups of barley, and 5 cups of water to the saucepan with the beef.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to simmer for approximately 10 minutes or until the barley becomes tender and flavorful.
3. Add Vegetables:
- Stir in 3/4 cup of frozen mixed vegetables into the simmering soup.
- Gently heat through for about 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
4. Serve and Enjoy!
- Ladle the warm and comforting beef barley soup into bowls.
- Garnish with your favorite herbs or a sprinkle of grated cheese, if desired.
- Serve hot and savor the wholesome goodness of this delightful soup with your loved ones.
Tips:
- For added depth of flavor, consider adding aromatics like onions, garlic, or thyme while browning the beef.
- Feel free to customize the soup with your favorite vegetables such as carrots, celery, or peas.
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors have more time to develop, making it a perfect make-ahead meal or leftovers for lunch.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Warm your soul with a steaming bowl of this Fast & Easy Beef Barley Soup—it’s a simple yet satisfying meal that’s sure to become a family favorite! 🍲
