Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add beef and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Return beef to the pot. Add barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer the Soup: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour or until barley and beef are tender.
- Final Touches: Season with salt and pepper. Remove the bay leaf.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: About 1 hour 20 minutes