Beef Barley Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves
• 8 button mushrooms, quartered
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, retain liquid
• 2 1/2 lbs stew meat, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 3/4 pearl barley

Recipe

• 1 in a large dutch oven, heat oil to medium high and saute onions, carrots and celery until softened, about 5 minutes.
• 2 turn heat down to medium and add garlic, stirring until incorporated.
• 3 add beef, liquid and rest of ingredients, except for barley. bring ingredients to a boil and then reduce heat to low. cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
• 4 after 45 minutes, add barley and simmer covered for an additional 50-60 minutes. if the soup becomes too thick, stir in a cup of water or broth. taste the soup and if necessary, add extra seasonings, to taste.