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Beef Barley Soup

In need of some comfort food? This easy and hearty beef barley soup is perfect for a chilly day, with some fresh bread!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 10
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground meat
  • 1 onion
  • 4-8 carrots, chopped or shredded
  • 3-5 celery sticks, chopped
  • 1 28 oz tin whole tomatoes
  • 1 tin tomato soup
  • 6 tsp beef bouillon
  • 6 cups water
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • pinch black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups corn

Method
 

  1. Fry ground meat and onion. Strain off fat.
  2. Add all of the ingredients (except corn) to a six quart Dutch oven pot.
  3. Simmer until the barley is soft, about 1.5 hours.
  4. Add corn near the end.
  5. If the soup is too thick for your liking, add more water and bouillon.
  6. Enjoy with a fresh slice of bread or a bun!