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Beef Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup is super simple and tasty! It's a whole dinner in a bowl, with healthful vegetables, delicious meat, and plump barley! This homemade beef barley soup may be prepared ahead of time and freezes well, making it an ideal family meal!
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Beef & Barley Soup
Yield: 8

Materials

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 –3 lbs chuck roast
  • 2 carrots sliced in thin rounds
  • 2 stalks celery sliced thin
  • 1 medium onion chopped fine
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 6 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2/3 cup medium Barley
  • 1 can corn drained 14.5 ounce

Instructions

  • In dutch oven or large stockpot heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add beef and sear. Remove beef to a plate.
  • Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, parsley, oregano and thyme and cook for just 1 minute; stirring constantly.
  • Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, bay leaf and beef back to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the roast is fork tender. Add barley and corn; cover with lid for 30 minutes. Remove lid and continue simmering for 15 minutes.
  • Remove roast from the pot and trim cutting the beef away from any gristle or fat. Cut or shred into bite size chunks and return to the pot.
  • Enjoy