Beef Barley Soup

(from mwilliams76’s recipe box)

Source: Pam

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 150 minutes
Serves 12 people

Categories: Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Stew Beef, cubed
  • 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 12 Cups Water
  • 1 28 oz Can Tomatoes, cut up
  • 2 Large Onions, chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons Beef Bouillion Paste
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dried crushed basil
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 4 cups carrot, chopped
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 2 parsnips, chopped
  • 1 1/3 cups medium barley

Directions

  1. Brown Beef in olive oil in large stock pot.

  2. Add onion, celery, garlic, , and green peppers and cook down a bit.

  3. Add all the spices, parsley, tomatoes, boullion, Worcestershire and the water.

  4. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until meat is tender.

  5. Add the barley, parsnips, and carrots; bring to a boil.

  6. Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes until barley is tender.

  7. Serve with cornbread or french bread.

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