Light Beef & Barley Soup Light Beef & Barley Soup Cozy up with a bowl of healthier beef barley soup. Packed full of flavor and so hearty! Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 15 minsCook Time 1 hrTotal Time 1 hr 15 mins Course LunchCuisine American Servings 4 servingsCalories 198 kcal Ingredients 1 tbsp butter1/2 lb stewing beef cut into 1 inch cubessalt & pepper1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce1/2 onion diced3 cloves garlic minced1 each carrot chopped into 1/2 inch pieces1 rib celery chopped into 1/2 inch pieces1/2 bay leaf1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/2 tsp thyme leaves4 cups beef stock1/4 cup barley Instructions In a 4 quart or larger pot, heat butter over medium heat.Add the beef cubes, season with salt & pepper, and cook for 5 or so minutes, until browned all over. Add the worcestershire sauce and toss the beef to coat.Add the onion, garlic, carrots and celery. Cook for another 5 or so minutes, until onions soft.Add all remaining ingredients, cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until beef is soft and barley is cooked through.