Beef and Barley Hearty Soup with Side Salad
Nutritious beef and barley soup packed with vegetables, served with a fresh mixed green salad
Beef and Barley Hearty Soup with Side Salad is a lunch recipe ready in about 65 minutes. Each serving has approximately 574 kcal, 43g protein, 64g carbs, 16g fat. It fits a high-protein diet.
Heat 3ml olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat
Brown beef stew meat on all sides, about 5 minutes
Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, cook for 5 minutes
Add minced garlic, cook for 1 minute
Add beef broth, barley, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper
Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes
Check barley tenderness and season to taste
Meanwhile, prepare salad by combining mixed greens, tomatoes, and cucumber
Whisk remaining olive oil with balsamic vinegar for dressing
Serve soup hot with side salad and dressing