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beef and barley soup

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

A popular soup from the Mediterranean and Malta.

(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For beef and barley soup

  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1 c
    chopped celery
  • 1 c
    chopped carrots
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 10 c
    beef stock
  • 3/4 c
    barley
  • 3 sprig
    fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    red wine
  • 2 c
    potatoes, cubed
  • 2 c
    diced cooked beef
  • 1 tsp
    browning sauce, optional
  • 1 1/2 c
    chopped cabbage
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make beef and barley soup

  • 1
    In a large pot over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, celery and carrots.
  • 2
    Saute for 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • 3
    Add the beef stock, barley, bay leaf and thyme and simmer until barley is softened but not mushy.
  • 4
    Add the wine, potatoes and beef.
  • 5
    Add the browning and seasoning sauce now if you want your soup to have more of a brown color.
  • 6
    Simmer another 15 minutes and add the cabbage.
  • 7
    Allow to simmer another 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender.
  • 8
    Salt and pepper to taste.

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