beef barley soup
Recipes

Beef Barley Soup
Hearty soup with tender beef, barley grains, and vegetables. Nutritious and filling, great for colder days.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 medium onions, chopped 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 3 cups water
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans beef broth
- 1 cup quick-cooking barley
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic and onions, undrained
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
Directions
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef,m onions and celery until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the water and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Add barley; cover and simmer for 10-20 minutes or until barley is tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through. Transfer to three 1-qt. freezer containers; cover and freeze for up to 3 months.