Beef Barley Soup

Name: Beef Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 -10 ounces boneless round steak, cubed; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1 carrot, diced; 1 stalk celery, diced (optional); 1/2 cup pearl barley or 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 cans condensed beef broth; 7 cups water, approximately; fresh ground pepper, to taste

Submitted by Louise...

"This is a simple, but tasty, adaptation of a number of different versions of Beef Barley Soup, leaving out all of the junk that I don't like (like lima beans!) Cooking time varies with the quality of the beef, and also the barley used, and how tender you like it."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

8 -10 ounces boneless round steak, cubed
1 medium onion, diced
¹⁄₂ lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced (optional)
¹⁄₂ cup pearl barley or 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cans condensed beef broth
7 cups water, approximately
fresh ground pepper, to taste

directions

Brown the beef cubes, onions, and mushrooms in a small amount of oil in a large saucepan, then add the vegetables, broth, and water.
Bring to a boil and simmer till the beef and barley are tender.
Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste, and serve.