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Beef barley soup

Recipe Information

Description:
Beef barley soup is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 1 hour of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 10 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 14 (1 cup) servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 14 (1 cup)
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 1 Hour
Total Time 1 Hour, 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Beef
Category Meat
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Subtype Soup
Cuisine American
Cook Method Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (10% fat or less)

  • 1 medium carrot, diced, about 1 cup

  • 1 medium onion, diced, about 1 cup

  • 1 stalk celery, diced, about 1 cup

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 cup barley

  • 8 cups water

  • 1 cube beef bouillon

  • 1 can (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes with juice

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  • Cook the ground beef in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrots, onions, celery, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes and stir often.

  • Add the water, bouillon, tomatoes with juice, and barley and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.

  • Add pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 130 cal

  • Total fat: 4g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 20mg

  • Sodium: 160mg

  • Potassium: 0g

  • Carbohydrate: 15g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 9g