Beef Barley Soup is perfect on a cold, winter day. This hearty soup recipe brings comfort and warmth to you. It is so fulfilling and is only 8 points plus on Weight Watchers and is a clean eating recipe.
Prep Time10mins
Cook Time2hrs30mins
Total Time2hrs40mins
Course: Weight Watchers
Servings: 6people
Author: SkinnyTaste.com
Cost: $5
Ingredients
1tspolive oil
1-1/2lbslean beef round stew meat
1cupchopped carrots
1cupchopped onions
1/2cupchopped celery
2clovesgarlic, chopped
6cupswater
1 - 2tspkosher salt, to taste
2wholebay leaves
2/3cupdry barley
1/4tspfresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large heavy pot or dutch oven on medium heat.
Add oil and beef, season with a little salt and brown meat a few minutes.
When meat is browned, add carrots, onion, celery and garlic to the pot and give it a good stir.
Add water, salt and bay leaves and bring to a boil.
When boiling, reduce heat to low and cover.
Simmer covered over low heat until the meat is soft, about 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Add the barley, adjust the salt if needed and add fresh ground pepper.
Simmer an additional 30-35, remove bay leaves and serve.