Beef Barley Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 -10 ounces boneless round steak, cubed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced (optional)
• 1/2 cup pearl barley or 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cans condensed beef broth
• 7 cups water, approximately
• fresh ground pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 brown the beef cubes, onions, and mushrooms in a small amount of oil in a large saucepan, then add the vegetables, broth, and water.
• 2 bring to a boil and simmer till the beef and barley are tender.
• 3 adjust the seasonings to suit your taste, and serve.