Beef Barley Soup

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This hearty soup is filled with tender beef, veggies, and barley. It’s the ultimate cozy soup, warming you from the inside out and leaving you feeling satisfied! Perfect on a chilly day for lunch or dinner with crusty bread on the side.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lb beef, large diced

• 8 oz carrots, medium diced

• 5 oz onion, medium diced

• 6 oz celery, medium diced

• 12 oz uncooked barley

• 3 liters beef stock

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tsp fresh thyme

• 1 tsp rosemary

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Oil, for sautéing

Directions:

1. Sauté Vegetables:

• In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle a little oil and add the onion, carrots, and celery.

• Sauté for a few minutes until they begin to soften.

2. Brown the Beef:

• Add the beef to the pot, stirring occasionally, until the beef starts to brown.

3. Add Barley and Herbs:

• Stir in the uncooked barley, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.

4. Simmer:

• Add the beef stock and bring the soup to a boil.

• Reduce heat and let it cook until the barley is tender and the flavors are well combined.

5. Season:

• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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