Beef Barley Soup
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Beef Barley Soup

Servings

1 batch

Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

30

minutes
Total time

2

hours 

Ingredients

  • 1 dash olive oil (a splash)

  • 2 carrot, large (chopped)

  • 2 celery stalk, large (chopped)

  • 1 onion, medium (chopped)

  • 1 dash salt and pepper ( to taste)

  • 3 cup cooked beef (chopped)

  • 1/2 teaspoon worchestershire sauce (a splash (optional))

  • 1 dash basil, oregano, garlic powder (to taste)

  • 8 cup beef stock or broth

  • 1 can diced tomatoes (including liquid) , large can

  • 3/4 cup dried pearl barley (3/4 to 1 cup (be careful not to add too much, makes things thick!) )

Directions

  • Heat the olive oil and butter in soup pot on medium low heat.
  • Add carrot, onion and celery. Add a pinch of salt. Cook until vegetables are soft.
  • Add beef, basil, oregano and garlic powder. Continue to cook for a 2 more minutes.
  • Add a splash of worcestershire sauce
  • Add remaining ingredients, bring soup to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and cover. Cook for at least an hour to allow the barley to expand and become soft.