Beef & Barley Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 250 g shin beef, cubed (or similar cuts for stewing)
• 3 tomatoes, quartered
• 2 large red onions, quartered
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup pearl barley (rinsed)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 -3 cups water (depending on how thick you like the soup to be)

Recipe

• 1 heat a non-stick pan on high heat with oil. toss in onions and garlic, fry for about 2 minutes before adding in the beef. brown the beef on all sides, then add the tomatoes and thyme inches
• 2 pour in water and bring to a boil. reduce heat and let simmer for an hour. season with salt and black pepper. lastly add in pearl barley and simmer for further 45 minutes or until beef is tender.