Beef Barley Soup
Nothing is more comforting than a bowl of soup to warm you from the inside out. Add some crusty Italian bread, a crisp green mixed salad and some fruit for dessert to create a complete meal.
To vary this soup, you can add 1 cup of chopped canned tomatoes for a cup of the beef broth, or a cup of sauteed chopped mushrooms. This soup freezes well so consider making a double batch and freezing half in individual serving sized containers. It really is worth the effort to make your own Rich Beef Broth for this soup. To make things a little easier, make the broth ahead of time and freeze it.
Buon Appetito!
Deborah Mele
Beef Barley Soup
Yield:
Serves 4
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
A delicious bowl of comfort combining rich beef broth and a hearty grain.
Ingredients
- 8 Cups Of Rich Beef Broth (Retain The Meat From The Beef & Veal Bones Used In The Both)
- 2 Carrots Finely Diced
- 1 Small Onion, Finely Diced
- 2 Stalks Celery, Finely Diced
- 1 1/2 Cups Pearl Barley
- Salt & Pepper
- 1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
- Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Heat the broth and add the carrots, onions, celery and the barley.
- Cook for about 25 to 35 minutes or until the barley is tender.
- Add the reserved pieces of beef, chopped into small pieces, and chopped parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, topped with a little drizzle of olive oil and grated cheese.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 161Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1916mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 8g
