Beef Vegetable and Barley Soup Starter Mix

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 14

Beef Vegetable and Barley Soup Starter Mix Recipe

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

5 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

243

Sugar

Fat

This Beef Vegetable and Barley Soup Starter Mix is a classic soup recipe that makes a perfect weeknight meal. With its rich beef broth, tender barley, and split peas, this soup is both hearty and nutritious. The combination of vegetables and seasonings gives it a flavorful taste that the whole family will enjoy. This soup can easily be customized to include your favorite vegetables, making it a versatile recipe to have in your collection.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the barley and dried split peas in cold water.
2.	In a large soup pot, add rinsed barley, dried split peas, beef bouillon cubes, black pepper, dried basil, oregano and bay leaf.
3.	Add 8 cups of water to the pot and stir everything together.
4.	Bring the soup to boil and then reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup for 2 hours or until the barley and split peas have become tender.
5.	Remove the bay leaf and serve the soup hot.

PROS

This soup mix is quick and easy to make, perfect for a busy weeknight meal.

It is hearty and filling, making it a great comfort food on chilly nights.

CONS

As this soup contains beef, it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

It is high in sodium due to the beef bouillon cubes, those watching their sodium intake should adjust their serving accordingly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is high in protein and fiber from the beef, barley, and split peas.
It is also low in fat and cholesterol, making it a healthy option for those looking to maintain a healthy diet.

	1/2 cup barley
	1/2 cup dried split peas
	3 beef bouillon cubes , crumbled
	1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
	1/2 teaspoon dried basil
	1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
	1 bay leaf