Beef and Barley Soup: A Rustic Irish Delight

How to Make Beef and Barley Soup: A Rustic Irish Delight at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 pound beef stew meat
• 1 cup barley
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 large onions
• 6 cups beef broth
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 leaves bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Start by preparing the vegetables. Dice the onions, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.

2. 2

   In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the beef stew meat to the pot and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the diced onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

5. 5

   Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

6. 6

   Once boiling, add the barley, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

8. 8

   After 1 hour, remove the bay leaves and check the barley and beef for tenderness. If necessary, simmer for an additional 15-30 minutes.

9. 9

   Once everything is tender, stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

10. 10

    Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.