Beef Barley Soup

By á-10206

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 2 carrots sliced
• 1 stalk celery sliced
• 2 cups cooked beef
• 6 cups reduced sodium beef broth
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes 14-15 oz, undrained
• 1/2 green pepper diced
• 2/3 cup barley
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 package beef gravy mix
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons red wine optional
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
• salt & pepper to taste

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

Cook onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until softened.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 40-50 minutes or until barley is cooked.
Remove bay leaf and serve.