"This comforting Ground Beef Barley Soup is a delicious stovetop dairy-free soup with ground beef that whole family will enjoy...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. lean ground beef
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2 tsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 T minced garlic (or less if you’re not that crazy about garlic)
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6 cups homemade beef stock or canned beef broth (see notes)
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4 cups vegetable broth
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2 tsp. dried parsley
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1/2 tsp. dried thyme
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1 cup finely chopped celery
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1 cup finely chopped carrots
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1/2 cup pearl barley
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2 T balsamic vinegar (more or less to taste)
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salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste