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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.
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Originally published as Beef and Barley Soup in Country February/March 1993, p47
Chopping OnionsI’ve found that the best way to chop onions with no tears is to place the cutting board on top of the stove and turn the vent fan on high. —Gloria D., Courtenay, British Columbia
I’ve found that the best way to chop onions with no tears is to place the cutting board on top of the stove and turn the vent fan on high. —Gloria D., Courtenay, British Columbia
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Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2012 by Leahjanie
I haven't made the soup yet just found it on while roaming but it does sound good other than the tomatoes myself and husband and 4 sons do not like tomatoes and i was just woundering if it had a tomatoe taste to it cause if so it would be a waste for me to make just asking? thanks
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by MLabus
The genius of this recipe lies in the bone-in short ribs, I refer to as flavor missiles. The chicken bullion granules boiled with the ribs makes for a amazing broth. Unlike the previous reviews I added the entire 28oz of tomatoes. In fact I added 2 tbls of tomato paste to give it a nice deep rich base. FANTASTIC flavor. a tsp of basil, tyme, and oregano for personal touch and I'm telling you. Excellent soup!
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2010 by Tinkboxer
Good Fall soup :)
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2009 by grammaberr
I WISH SOME ONE WOULD ADD THE NUTRITIONAL FACTS TO THIS SOUP, BUT CHANCES ARE I'LL MAKE IT ANYWAY. IT SOUNDS SOOOOOO GOOD.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2009 by wyomingwild
Ihave been making this soup since I first saw the recipe, many years ago. I do modify it a little, like Cabin's review. I have always used less tomatoes and more barley. We love this soup and it has been a favorite for many years.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2009 by logcabinbythelake
My family liked the soup, but they thought it had too many tomatoes. Next time I will use a 14.5 oz. can and not the 28 oz. can. Also, my husband recommending adding more barley.
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