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Beef Barley Soup
Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
2
hrs
30
mins
Total Time
2
hrs
40
mins
Course:
Weight Watchers
Servings:
6
Author:
SkinnyTaste.com
Ingredients
1
tsp
oil
1-½
lbs
lean beef round stew meat
1
cup
chopped carrots
1
cup
chopped onions
½
cup
chopped celery
2
cloves
garlic
chopped
6
cups
water
1 - 2
tsp
kosher salt
to taste
2
bay leaves
⅔
cup
dry barley
fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large heavy pot or dutch oven on medium heat.
Add oil and beef, season with a little salt and brown meat a few minutes.
When meat is browned, add carrots, onion, celery and garlic to the pot and give it a good stir.
Add water, salt and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
When boiling, reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer covered over low heat until the meat is soft, about 1 ½ - 2 hours.
Add the barley, adjust the salt if needed and add fresh ground pepper.
Simmer an additional 30-35, remove bay leaves and serve.
Notes
Makes 7 ½ cups.