Whether it’s a chilly winter evening or a breezy summer night, this Old Fashioned Beef Vegetable Soup with Barley is your go-to comfort dish that’s pantry-friendly all year round. 🥄 Loaded with tender beef, hearty barley, and a medley of vegetables, this soup is a bowl of warmth and satisfaction.
📋 Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
16 ounces beef stew meat
8 cups low sodium beef broth or stock (or more if necessary)
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables (10-16 ounce package)
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
👩🍳 Instructions:
In a large soup pot, heat olive oil on medium and brown meat for about 3 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for about 40 minutes or until meat is tender.
Add frozen veggies and cook for 10 minutes. Add barley, onion powder, and garlic powder. Cook for another 10 to 15 minutes or until barley is tender. If the soup is too thick, more broth can be added to thin.
Season with salt and pepper if needed and serve in bowls.
