Description
Hearty and comforting, this Pioneer Woman Beef Barley Soup is loaded with tender beef, veggies, and pearl barley in a flavorful broth — perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2/3 cup pearl barley
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Return browned beef to the pot.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 45 minutes.
5. Stir in the pearl barley and continue simmering for another 40–45 minutes, until barley is tender and the soup has thickened.
6. Remove bay leaves, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
This soup gets even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead of time. For extra flavor, use homemade beef broth if available. You can also add a splash of red wine while browning the beef for a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Pioneer Woman Beef Barley Soup, beef soup, comfort food