Hearty Beef and Barley Soup
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This is a favorite comforting soup on those cold and snowy days.
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Ingredients:
| 1 pound | beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
| 1 tablespoon | olive oil |
| 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans | beef broth |
| 2 cups | water |
| 1/3 cup | medium pearl barley |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/8 teaspoon | pepper |
| 1 cup | chopped carrot |
| 1/2 cup | chopped celery |
| 1/4 cup | chopped onion |
| 3 tablespoons | minced fresh parsley |
| 1 cup | frozen peas |
Directions:
In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil; drain. Stir in the broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Add the carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. Stir in peas; heat through. Yield: 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
Source: tasteofhome.com
