Go Back
Pioneer Woman Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Pioneer Woman Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Foodie Twist
Beef barley soup brings warmth to cold days. The Pioneer Woman Beef Barley Soup Recipe is comforting and rich.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef stew meat cubed
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in the large soup pot.
  • Add beef and brown on all sides well.
  • Remove beef, set aside in a small bowl.
  • Add onion, carrots, and celery, cook until soft.
  • Add garlic, cook for one minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomato paste, mix with the vegetables.
  • Pour in beef broth, add browned beef back.
  • Add barley, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 50 minutes.
  • Stir occasionally, skim any foam from the top.
  • Check if barley and beef are tender now.
  • Remove bay leaf and discard before serving.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.

Notes

  1. Use lean beef for less grease.
  2. Rinse barley before adding to soup.
  3. Add extra broth if soup gets thick.
  4. Freeze leftovers for easy future meals.
  5. Add potatoes for extra heartiness.
Keyword Pioneer Woman Beef Barley Soup Recipe