Beefy Mushroom Barley Soup

This is a thick and hearty soup. It can also be made with a vegetable stock for a meatless version.


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Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 1 pound cubed beef stew meat

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 tablespoons margarine

  • 2 large carrots, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 6 cups water

  • 3 cubes beef bouillon cube

  • ¼ cup pearl barley

  • ¼ cup sour cream


Directions

  1. Brown small cubes of stew meat in vegetable oil over medium heat until juices become a rich brown color. Add 2 cups water, and simmer meat while preparing the vegetables.

  2. In a large soup pot, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Saute carrots, onion, garlic, celery, and mushrooms.

  3. Add meat, 6 cups water, bouillon cubes, and barley to vegetable mixture. Cook until barley is soft, about 1 hour. Adjust liquid and seasoning as desired. Remove from heat, and stir in sour cream. Serve immediately.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
250 Calories
17g Fat
11g Carbs
14g Protein


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