Beef Barley Soup
(from mwilliams76’s recipe box)
Source: Pam
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 150 minutes
Serves 12 people
Categories: Soup
Ingredients
- 4 lbs Stew Beef, cubed
- 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 12 Cups Water
- 1 28 oz Can Tomatoes, cut up
- 2 Large Onions, chopped
- 4 Tablespoons Beef Bouillion Paste
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dried crushed basil
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 4 cups carrot, chopped
- 2 cups celery, chopped
- 2 parsnips, chopped
- 1 1/3 cups medium barley
Directions
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Brown Beef in olive oil in large stock pot.
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Add onion, celery, garlic, , and green peppers and cook down a bit.
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Add all the spices, parsley, tomatoes, boullion, Worcestershire and the water.
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Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender.
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Add the barley, parsnips, and carrots; bring to a boil.
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Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes until barley is tender.
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Serve with cornbread or french bread.