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Comforting Beef Barley Soup

Name: Comforting Beef Barley Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings (3 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 1 celery rib, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 4 cups beef broth; 4 cups water; 2 cups chopped cooked roast beef; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup quick-cooking barley; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup frozen peas

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

8 servings (3 quarts)

Updated: Oct. 22, 2022

When the weather outside is nippy, we want a bowl of soup that’s chock-full of beef, barley and veggies. It's the most delicious way to warm up. —Sue Jurack, Mequon, Wisconsin

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 cups beef broth
4 cups water
2 cups chopped cooked roast beef
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen peas

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute carrot, celery and onion until tender, 4-5 minutes.
Add broth, water, beef, tomatoes, barley and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peas; heat through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 198 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.

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