Name: Beef Barley Soup Recipe
Cook time: 135 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 pounds (1kg) boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2–inch steaks, or 3 pounds (1.3kg) bone-in beef short ribs, ribs removed and reserved (see note); Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon (15ml) canola oil; 3 large carrots (10 ounces; 280g), diced; 1 large yellow onion (12 ounces; 340g), diced; 2 ribs celery (6 ounces; 170g), diced; 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 3 quarts (3L) homemade or store-bought chicken stock (see note); Sachet of 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, and about 5 whole black peppercorns; 1 cup pearled barley (7 ounces; 200g); 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) Asian fish sauce (optional); Minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Prep Time

Cook Time

2h 15m

Total Time

2h 15m

This rich and hearty beef barley soup is the ultimate comfort food. Tender beef, carrots, onions, and celery in a flavorful broth with the addition of pearled barley for a satisfying texture. Perfect for a cozy meal any time of year. Garnish with fresh parsley for a finishing touch.

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Servings: 12

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2 pounds (1kg) boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2–inch steaks, or 3 pounds (1.3kg) bone-in beef short ribs, ribs removed and reserved (see note)

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon (15ml) canola oil

3 large carrots (10 ounces; 280g), diced

1 large yellow onion (12 ounces; 340g), diced

2 ribs celery (6 ounces; 170g), diced

4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped

3 quarts (3L) homemade or store-bought chicken stock (see note)

Sachet of 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, and about 5 whole black peppercorns

1 cup pearled barley (7 ounces; 200g)

1/2 teaspoon (3ml) Asian fish sauce (optional)

Minced fresh parsley, for garnish

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

433kcal

21%
Fat

16g

0%
Saturated Fat

5g

0%
Carbohydrates

45g

2%
Fiber

6g

0%
Sugar

6g

0%
Protein

26g

1%
Cholesterol

66mg

3%
Sodium

750mg

37%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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