Description
This Beef Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. Bursting with rich flavors, tender chunks of chuck roast, and wholesome pearl barley, this hearty soup is both nourishing and satisfying. The aromatic vegetables and flavorful broth create a deeply satisfying dish that’s ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Whether enjoyed fresh or as leftovers, this soup is sure to warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, trimmed and cubed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ cups chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 (32 oz) cartons low-sodium broth (chicken or beef)
- 1 cup pearl barley
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, sear in batches until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add remaining olive oil and sauté carrots, celery, and onion until softened.
- Add Tomato Paste & Garlic: Stir in tomato paste and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Add broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, and seared beef back into the pot.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 45–60 minutes until beef is tender.
- Add Barley: Stir in pearl barley and simmer for another 45–60 minutes until tender.
- Garnish & Serve: Stir in fresh parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg