Best Beef Barley Soup
The Best Beef Barley Soup is a simple soup recipe that will leave you scooping up extra bowls. This hearty soup is made with fresh vegetables and lots of beef to leave your appetite satisfied. Crunch up some crackers and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 2 pound beef short ribs with bones
- 5 cup water
- 1 can (14.5-ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- 2/3 cup quick-cooking pearl barley
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a soup kettle, combine ribs, water, tomatoes, onion, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat: cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
- Remove ribs; cool. Skim fat. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; return to broth.
- Add carrots, celery and cabbage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Add barley; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender. Add parsley.