Beef and Barley Soup
A hearty and healthy soup that's easy to make on the stove or in the crockpot.
Servings: 8 cups
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef, cut into bite size pieces
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced or 1 tablespoon dried minced onion
- ½ cup pearled barley
- Salt to taste
- Sour cream for serving, optional
Instructions
Crockpot Instructions:
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Put all ingredients in a crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours.
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Salt to taste and serve with sour cream if desired.
Stove top Instructions:
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Simmer beef in broth and water, covered, for 1 ½ hours.
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Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer 45 minutes longer.
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Salt to taste and serve with sour cream if desired.