Pioneer Woman Beef Barley Soup Recipe
If you love warm and hearty meals, this Pioneer Woman Beef Barley Soup Recipe is perfect for you. It is rich, filling and full of flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1/2 cup barley
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 5 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
Heat Oil
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until hot.
Brown Beef
- Add beef pieces and cook until browned on all sides. This adds deep flavor.
Remove Beef
- Take beef out and set aside. Keep the juices in the pot.
Cook Vegetables
- Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Add Garlic
- Stir in garlic and cook for one minute until aromatic.
Add Barley
- Add barley and stir well to coat with the vegetable mixture.
Add Tomatoes and Broth
- Pour in diced tomatoes and beef broth. Mix well.
Return Beef
- Add the beef back into the pot and stir gently.
Season Soup
- Add salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaf. Mix well.
Simmer
- Cover and cook on low heat for 45–50 minutes until beef is tender and barley is cooked.
Taste and Adjust
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve Hot
- Serve warm in bowls and enjoy a hearty meal.
Notes
- Use bone broth for deeper flavor
- Add mushrooms for extra texture
- Use pearl barley for quicker cooking
- Simmer longer for richer taste
- Add spinach at the end for freshness
- Use slow cooker for easy cooking