Hearty Beef Barley & Vegetable Soup 🍲❤️✨

Rich, filling, and full of flavor—this beef barley soup is the ultimate comfort in a bowl. Packed with tender beef, wholesome barley, and colorful vegetables, it’s perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave something cozy.

Ingredients 🛒

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 cup frozen green beans

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Brown beef: Cook ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until no pink remains.
2. Sauté aromatics: Add onion and garlic. Cook until fragrant and onion is soft.
3. Add veggies: Stir in carrots and celery for a quick sauté.
4. Build soup: Add barley, broth, tomatoes, water, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and cook 45–50 minutes until barley is tender and soup thickens.
6. Finish: Stir in green beans and cook 5–10 minutes until heated through.
7. Serve: Ladle hot into bowls and enjoy every comforting spoonful.

Tips

• Extra richness: Add a splash of red wine or Worcestershire sauce while simmering.
• Variation: Swap ground beef for diced stew beef or ground turkey.
• Serving idea: Pair with crusty bread or a side salad.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 55–60 minutes
• Total Time: ~1 hour 15 minutes
• Kcal: ~320 per serving

Caption & Engagement

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