Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients

Based on 10 servings per recipe.

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 lbs beef stew meat, diced 1 inch cubes
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) chicken broth, low sodium
• 3 cups water
• 1 frozen package (16 ounces) of vegetables
• 2 potatoes, soaked and diced
• 1/2 cup barley

Preparation

1. Season beef with pepper.
2. Add 2 tablespoons oil to stew pot and saute 5 minutes.
3. Add 2 more tablespoons of oil and add onions, carrots and mushrooms.
4. Saute for 5 minutes and stir often.
5. Add garlic and thyme and saute for 3 mins.
6. Add chicken broth and water to pot.
7. Add mixed vegtables, potatoes and barley.
8. Stir and bring to boil.
9. Cover and reduce heat.
10. Simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.