Description
A hearty and soul warming soup filled with veggies, tender meat and pearl barley. Crockpot and freezer friendly so make a double batch and save for later
Ingredients
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- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 pound Beef chopped into cubes (I use the cut that says pot roast on the label)
- 1 whole Large Onion (Medium Diced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (grated on microplaner)
- 2 whole Carrots (cut into rounds or half moons for the larger ones)
- 3 Celery hearts (cut into half moons)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt (or To Taste)
- Ground Black Pepper To Taste
- 8 cups Beef Stock
- ½ cups Pearl Barley
- 2 stems of fresh Thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 whole dry bay leaf (I find this adds such a delicious and hearty flavor to the soup)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 Oz. Size)
Instructions
- Heat a large stock pot over medium high heat.
- Add the olive oil.
- Brown the beef cubes in the oil until nice and golden brown, that will add a lot flavor to your soup.
- Add the onions, garlic, carrots, celery and thyme. Sweat over medium heat covered with a lid for about 7 minutes. You do not want the veggies brown.
- Add in all remaining ingredients except the tomatoes.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and cook partially covered for 1 hour. If the soup gets too thick, thin it with some stock or boiling water.
- Add tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning and enjoy.
- CROCKPOT OPTION
- Heat a large stock pot over medium high heat.
- Add the olive oil.
- Brown the beef cubes in the oil until nice and golden brown, that will add a lot flavor to your soup.
- Add the onions, garlic, carrots, celery and thyme. Sweat over medium heat covered with a lid for about 7 minutes. You do not want the veggies brown.
- Place meat mixture along with stock, seasoning and bay leaves into crock pot.
- Mix until combined and put the lid on.
- Cook on high setting for 4-6 hours or on low setting for 8-10 hours, until meat is cooked and vegetables are tender.
- About 30 minutes before soup is done add barley and stir it in. Cook until barley is tender.
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American