Beef Barley Soup Recipe

A hearty beef barley soup recipe is the perfect comfort food for cold evenings or cozy family dinners. Packed with tender beef, wholesome barley, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful beef broth, this homemade soup is filling, nutritious, and easy to prepare. Whether you’re using leftover roast beef or freshly cooked stew meat, this classic soup delivers rich flavor in every spoonful. Discover more flavorful recipes like Beef Barley Soup Recipe right here.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1½ cups onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 10 cups beef stock
• ¾ cup pearl barley
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
• ½ cup red wine
• 2 cups potatoes, cubed
• 2 cups cooked beef, diced
• 1 teaspoon browning sauce (optional)
• 1½ cups cabbage, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
3. Pour in the beef stock, then stir in the barley, bay leaf, and fresh thyme.
4. Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the barley becomes tender, about 35 to 40 minutes.
5. Stir in the red wine, diced potatoes, and cooked beef.
6. If desired, add the browning sauce to give the soup a deeper, richer color.
7. Continue simmering for 15 minutes, allowing the potatoes to become tender.
8. Add the chopped cabbage and cook for another 15 minutes until all the vegetables are soft and the flavors are well blended.
9. Remove the bay leaf and season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
10. Serve the beef barley soup hot with crusty bread or dinner rolls for a satisfying meal.

Preparation Details

Detail	Value
Prep Time	15 Minutes
Cook Time	1 Hour 5 Minutes
Total Time	1 Hour 20 Minutes
Servings	12 Servings
Calories	Approximately 231 Per Serving