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pioneer woman beef barley soup

Pioneer Woman Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Pioneer Woman Beef Barley Soup is a comforting and satisfying meal that combines tender beef, hearty barley, and fresh vegetables in a savory broth. One trick I always use is to brown the beef well before adding it to the soup, as this step enhances the depth of flavor in the final dish.You’ll love how the barley adds a robust texture and absorbs all the rich flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 6
Ingredients
  
  • 1 lb Beef cubed
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 3 Carrots sliced
  • 3 Celery Stalks chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 can Tomatoes 28 oz.
  • 1 cup Barley
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
Instructions
 
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the beef cubes, browning them on all sides.
  • Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and add chopped onion, carrots, and celery.
  • Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Pour in beef broth and canned tomatoes with their juice.
  • Return the beef to the pot and add barley, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover the pot and simmer for about 1.5 hours until the beef and barley are tender.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
  • Serve hot.