Hearty Beef Barley Soup

Savor the comforting warmth of Hearty Beef Barley Soup, a wholesome bowl brimming with tender chunks of seared beef, nutty pearl barley, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion. Slowly simmered in a rich beef broth infused with fragrant dried thyme and a touch of tangy diced tomatoes, this rustic soup delivers robust, homestyle flavors in every spoonful. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s an easy-to-make one-pot recipe that boasts high nutritional value and a deeply satisfying taste. Garnished with fresh parsley and served steaming hot, this hearty soup is a timeless classic that’s sure to nourish both body and soul. Ideal for meal prep or family dinners, it’s the ultimate comfort food recipe to add to your collection.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1.5 pounds stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.25 cup parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Add the beef to the pot in batches, searing until browned on all sides; this should take about 5-7 minutes per batch. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Return the browned beef to the pot.

Step 7

Pour in the beef broth and add the can of diced tomatoes with juice.

Step 8

Stir in the barley, thyme, and bay leaf.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 60-70 minutes, or until the beef and barley are tender.

Step 10

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 11

Discard the bay leaf, then stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy your hearty beef barley soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3676 grams (3676.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3020

Total Fat 172.60g	221%
Saturated Fat 61.80g	309%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.80g
Cholesterol 476mg	159%
Sodium 10148mg	441%
Total Carbohydrate 206.30g	75%
Dietary Fiber 45.80g	164%
Total Sugars 24.30g
Protein 173.10g	346%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 564mg	43%
Iron 33mg	185%
Potassium 5636mg	120%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.6%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 26.9%