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A close-up of a bowl filled with hearty beef and vegetable soup, featuring tender beef chunks, carrots, peas, corn, celery, and barley.

Beef Barley Soup

This hearty beef barley soup is perfect for meal prep, offering a delicious and convenient meal for busy weeks. It's packed with tender beef, vegetables, and barley, making it a satisfying and nourishing option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Simmering Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup medium pearl barley
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain.
  2. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Add carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes.
  4. Stir in peas; heat through.

Notes

This soup is excellent for meal prepping. You can make a large batch and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It also freezes well for longer storage.

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