A comforting and nutritious soup packed with tender beef, barley, and a medley of vegetables. Perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly evening.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h 10min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 bay leaf
- 1500 ml beef broth
- 450 g beef stew meat
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 150 g frozen green beans
- 2 cloves garlic
- 15 ml olive oil
- 1 onion
- 150 g pearled barley
- 1 tsp salt
- 500 ml water
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and cook until browned on all sides.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Step 4
Pour in the beef broth and water. Add the pearled barley, dried thyme, dried marjoram, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the barley and beef are tender.
Step 6
Stir in the frozen green beans and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the green beans are heated through.
Step 7
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Enjoy your hearty beef and barley soup!