Beef and Barley Soup
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to prepare. It allows me time to play with my two children - Avery, 4, and Sarah, 2 - or work on craft projects. I usually serve it with crusty bread and a crisp green salad.
SERVINGS: 10-12
CATEGORY: Soup

METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Cook: 2 hours 50 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 pound beef short ribs
- 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 3 celery ribs, sliced
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 quarts water
- 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
- 1/3 cup medium pearl barley
Directions:
In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown ribs. Add the onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water and bouillon; bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beef is tender. Add barley; cover and simmer 50-60 minutes longer or until the barley is tender. Yield: 10-12 servings (3-1/2 quarts).