Name: Beef & Barley Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) chuck roast; fat trimmed; cut into approximately 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; plus more for serving; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small yellow onion; diced; 2 large carrots; peeled and diced; 3 celery ribs; diced; 3 garlic cloves; minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons beef bouillon or Better Than Bouillon; 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 8 cups beef stock; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 cup pearl barley; Freshly cracked black pepper; to taste; Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; for serving (optional)

Description

This hearty Beef & Barley Soup combines tender chunks of chuck roast with wholesome vegetables and pearl barley for a comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly days.

Ingredients

Scale

1 (3-pound) chuck roast
fat trimmed
cut into approximately 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon kosher salt
plus more for serving
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion
diced
2 large carrots
peeled and diced
3 celery ribs
diced
3 garlic cloves
minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons beef bouillon or Better Than Bouillon
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
8 cups beef stock
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 cup pearl barley
Freshly cracked black pepper
to taste
Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
for serving (optional)

Instructions

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chuck roast pieces and season with kosher salt. Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, beef bouillon, and fresh thyme. Cook for another minute before adding the beef stock and soy sauce.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Add the pearl barley and cover the pot. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the barley and vegetables are tender.
Season with freshly cracked black pepper and additional salt if needed. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

This soup can be made ahead of time and freezes well. Reheat gently on the stove, adding extra stock if necessary.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Soup, Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 570 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 1050 mg
Fat: 29 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 43 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 46 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg

Keywords: Beef & Barley Soup, hearty soup, comfort food, chuck roast, homemade soup