Hearty Comfort in a Bowl: Rustic Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

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Whether you're seeking a nourishing meal to feed a crowd or simply craving a taste of home-cooked goodness, this Rustic Beef and Barley Soup is sure to hit the spot. So, gather your ingredients, dust off your soup pot, and let's embark on a culinary journey that's as comforting as it is delicious!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:

  1. Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper to taste.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Return the browned beef to the pot, along with any accumulated juices.
  6. Add the rinsed pearl barley to the pot, followed by the beef broth, diced tomatoes (including the juice), Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and paprika. Stir to combine everything well.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer gently for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through. If the soup becomes too thick during cooking, you can add more broth or water as needed.
  8. Once the soup is ready, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper if necessary. Remove the bay leaves from the soup.
  9. Ladle the Rustic Beef and Barley Soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot. Enjoy the comforting flavors and hearty goodness of this rustic soup on a chilly day!
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An ultimate comfort food indeed! Hearty, nourishing, and perfect for feeding a crowd :love: Great recipe to bookmark for those chilly days 😊
 
Whether you're seeking a nourishing meal to feed a crowd or simply craving a taste of home-cooked goodness, this Rustic Beef and Barley Soup is sure to hit the spot. So, gather your ingredients, dust off your soup pot, and let's embark on a culinary journey that's as comforting as it is delicious!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb (450g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:

  1. Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper to taste.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Return the browned beef to the pot, along with any accumulated juices.
  6. Add the rinsed pearl barley to the pot, followed by the beef broth, diced tomatoes (including the juice), Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and paprika. Stir to combine everything well.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer gently for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through. If the soup becomes too thick during cooking, you can add more broth or water as needed.
  8. Once the soup is ready, taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper if necessary. Remove the bay leaves from the soup.
  9. Ladle the Rustic Beef and Barley Soup into bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot. Enjoy the comforting flavors and hearty goodness of this rustic soup on a chilly day!View attachment 2533
Wow, this rustic beef and barley soup recipe looks like just what I need on a chilly day! I love hearty soups that fill you up and warm you from the inside out. Can't wait to give this one a try – thanks for sharing!
 
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