HOMEMADE BEEF BARLEY SOUP

 This homemade beef barley soup is loaded with nutritious veggies, tender beef and plump barley. It’s a complete meal in a bowl!

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
• ½ green pepper diced
• ⅔ cup barley
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ 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

Instructions

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