Vegetable Beef Barley Soup

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This is a recipe of simple and delicious Vegetable Beef Barley Soup. Sauteing the vegetables and beef before adding the broth tremendously improves the flavor. Bursting with big, juicy chunks of meat, a harvest of yummy vegetables and hearty barley, this soup is a complete meal in itself. Enjoy!

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Serves: 6-8

INGREDIENTS

  • Chuck Beef: 2 pound
  • Onion: 1 (sliced)
  • Worcestershire Sauce : 1 tablespoon
  • Celery: 2 stalks (chopped)
  • Carrot: 2 carrots (chopped)
  • Green Pepper: To taste
  • Garlic: 1 teaspoon (minced)
  • Potato: 1 diced
  • Parsley: 1 teaspoon
  • Thyme: 1 teaspoon
  • Basil: 1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper: To taste
  • Salt: To taste
  • Celery Seed: 1 teaspoon
  • Water: 6 cups (1.5 litre)
  • Barley: 1/2 cup
  • Vegetable Oil: 1 table spoon
  • Ketchup: To taste

Directions

  1. Cut the beef into small pieces.
  2. Heat some oil in a large pan on medium high heat and then add Beef, Onion, Worcestershire Sauce and cook them for some time (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add Celery, Carrot, Green Pepper, Garlic, Potato, Parsley, Thyme, Basil, Black Pepper, Salt, Celery Seed, Water, Barley and Ketchup. Boil for 5 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until barley is cooked.

Your Vegetable Beef Barley Soup is ready to serve. Enjoy!

Tips: Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

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