Hearty Beef Barley Soup (Printer-Friendly)

A nourishing soup with tender beef, chewy barley, and savory vegetables for satisfying meals.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 pound stewing beef
02 - 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
03 - 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
04 - ½ cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil (more as needed)

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 large onion, chopped
07 - 1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
08 - 2 stalks celery, trimmed and chopped
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 3 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Liquids

12 - 4 cups low sodium beef broth
13 - 3 cups water

→ Grains

14 - ¾ cup pearl barley

→ Garnish

15 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Season stewing beef with salt and pepper. Place in a resealable bag and add flour. Seal and shake until beef is evenly coated.
02 - Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef pieces on all sides, approximately 3 minutes per side, in batches if necessary. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same pot, add onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Stir in garlic, oregano, and tomato paste; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in a small amount of beef broth to deglaze the pot, scraping browned bits from the bottom.
05 - Return browned beef to the pot. Add remaining beef broth and water. Season with additional salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cover and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
06 - Add pearl barley to the pot. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes or until barley is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Add water if soup becomes too thick.
07 - Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving warm.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - For enhanced flavor, allow soup to rest for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
02 - Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
03 - Reheat gently on stovetop or microwave, stirring occasionally.

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