Mom’s Italian Beef Barley Soup

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 12

Mom's Italian Beef Barley Soup

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

326

Sugar

Fat

16g

Mom's Italian Beef Barley Soup is a family favorite that's been passed down for generations. It's a comforting and filling soup that's perfect for cool autumn or winter days. The beef is slow-cooked until tender, then combined with hearty pearl barley and a savory broth. This soup is a complete meal in itself, and can be served with crusty bread or a side salad for a well-rounded dinner.

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, brown the beef cubes over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
2.	Add water, beef bouillon, chopped onions and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.
3.	Reduce heat and stir in the barley. Add pepper and salt to taste.
4.	Simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until the barley is cooked through. Add more water if the soup becomes too thick.

PROS

Mom’s Italian Beef Barley Soup is a hearty and delicious meal that will fill you up and warm you up.

The beef is rich in protein and iron, while the barley provides fiber and carbohydrates.

It’s a one-pot meal that’s easy to make and perfect for a cold winter day.

CONS

This soup takes about an hour to cook, so it’s not a quick meal.

It also contains beef bouillon cubes, which can be high in sodium.

If you’re watching your salt intake, you may want to use low-sodium bouillon cubes or make your own broth from scratch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup provides a good source of protein and iron.
The barley in this recipe is a great source of fiber, which can help lower cholesterol levels and regulate blood sugar levels.
Tomatoes in the soup contain lycopene, an antioxidant that may have anti-inflammatory and cancer-preventing properties.

	2 pounds cubed beef chuck roast
	5 cups water
	4 cubes beef bouillon , crumbled
	1/2 onion , chopped
	1 can tomato sauce
	3/4 cup uncooked pearl barley
	salt and pepper to taste