Light Beef & Barley Soup
August 1, 2020 2020-08-01 20:10Light Beef & Barley Soup
Light Beef & Barley Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of healthier beef barley soup. Packed full of flavor and so hearty!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 lb stewing beef cut into 1 inch cubes
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 each carrot chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 rib celery chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp thyme leaves
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1/4 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.
