Rich Beef Barley Soup

Name: Rich Beef Barley Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks (leftovers or fresh); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 6 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup barley; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 cups tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups onions, chopped; 2 cups celery, chopped; 2 cups green peppers, chopped; 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon garlic salt; 1 teaspoon thyme; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Submitted by ms.susan

"I love beef barley soup does not get ANY better than this! This recipe is VERY easy, and contains a 'secret' ingredient that I think sets it above the rest! I served this with a green salad and toasted cheese buns for a delicious dinner on a rainy night!"

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Ready In:: 2hrs 30mins
Ingredients:: 20
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lbs sirloin steaks (leftovers or fresh)
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups beef broth
¹⁄₂ cup barley
¹⁄₂ cup ketchup
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups green peppers, chopped
1 ¹⁄₂ cups carrots, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground cloves

directions

Cut steak into bite sized pieces.
Saute in olive oil in a large pot until nicely browned.
Add all the other ingredients.
Bring to a boil and simmer partially covered for 2 hours to allow flavours to blend.
ENJOY!