"Beef Barley Soup (Instant Pot or stovetop) is a fantastic make-ahead or freezer soup, which makes it perfect for meal prep sessions...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound flank steak (trimmed, cut into 3/4-inch pieces)
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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3 teaspoon olive oil
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1 large yellow onion (chopped)
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3 large carrots (cut into half-circles)
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2 large celery stalks (chopped)
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1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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4 cups beef broth
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1 cup water ((2 cups for stovetop method))
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1 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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3/4 cup pearl barley
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1 cup frozen green peas
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2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
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Salt and pepper (to taste)