Beef and Barley Soup
On a cold winter day, there's nothing more satisfying than a bowl of this easy and delicious Beef and Barley Soup. Packed with tender beef, veggies, and barley in a rich, seasoned broth, it's a hearty meal in a bowl that's sure to warm you up!
Servings 8
Calories 1671kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 4 carrots peeled and chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- ½ cup sliced white button mushrooms about 4oz.
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 8 cups beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup medium barley
- ½ cup frozen peas
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray a large pot or Dutch oven with cooking spray and heat to medium heat. Season the ground beef on both sides with salt and pepper. Place it in the pot and use a scraper spatula to break up the ground beef as it browns.
- Once the beef is browned, drain any excess grease from the pot.
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, Worcestershire sauce and garlic to the pot. Saute for 10 minutes.
- Pour in the beef broth. Add the dried thyme, bay leaves and mushrooms. Simmer for 30 minutes, covered.
- Add in the barley. Cover and continue to cook for another 30 minutes.
- Stir the soup and season with salt and pepper. Add the frozen peas and cook for another 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 1671kcal | Carbohydrates: 193g | Protein: 152g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 281mg | Sodium: 8187mg | Potassium: 5133mg | Fiber: 48g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 43304IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 441mg | Iron: 26mg
