Description
A hearty and comforting soup combining ground beef, vegetables, and nutritious barley, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup barley
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, diced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in barley, beef broth, diced tomatoes, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until barley is soft.
- Once cooked, taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg