Beef and Barley Soup

Dairy Free
Health score
41%
Beef and Barley Soup
45 min.
8
292kcal

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Looking for a hearty and delicious meal that's dairy-free and ready in just 45 minutes? Look no further than this Beef and Barley Soup! This comforting soup serves 8 and is the perfect main course for lunch or dinner. Each serving contains 292 calories, making it a satisfying yet guilt-free option.

To make this mouthwatering dish, you'll need a variety of ingredients including beef stew meat, bay leaves, canola oil, carrots, thyme, garlic, leeks, beef broth, pearl barley, and salt. With the help of a frying pan and a Dutch oven, you'll be on your way to creating a flavorful and filling soup that's packed with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.

The recipe involves browning the beef and sautéing the vegetables before adding water, beef broth, and other seasonings to create a rich and savory base. After an hour of simmering, the pearl barley is added, cooking together with the beef for 30 minutes until both are tender and delicious.

Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or simply looking for a new and tasty recipe to try, this Beef and Barley Soup is sure to impress. Give it a try and enjoy a warm, satisfying meal that's dairy-free and full of flavor.

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • pounds stew meat trimmed cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • teaspoons canola oil 
  • cups carrots chopped
  • teaspoon thyme dried
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cups leek chopped ( 4 medium)
  • 28 ounce beef broth canned
  • cup quick-cooking barley uncooked
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  2. Add half of beef; cook 5 minutes, browning on all sides.
  3. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining beef.
  4. Heat oil in pan over medium-high heat.
  5. Add leek, carrot, and garlic; saut 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Return beef to pan.
  6. Add water and next 5 ingredients (through broth); bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
  7. Add barley; cook 30 minutes or until beef and barley are tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories292kcal
Protein41.57%
Fat22.02%
Carbs36.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.6
Glycemic Load
2.05
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.283912990404%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.67mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:291.54kcal
14.58%
Fat:7.08g
10.9%
Saturated Fat:2.09g
13.05%
Carbohydrates:26.35g
8.78%
Net Carbohydrates:21.03g
7.65%
Sugar:2.6g
2.89%
Cholesterol:70.31mg
23.44%
Sodium:719.45mg
31.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.09g
60.17%
Vitamin A:5730.99IU
114.62%
Selenium:41.32µg
59.03%
Vitamin B3:9.24mg
46.18%
Vitamin B6:0.92mg
46.1%
Zinc:5.4mg
36%
Vitamin B12:2.1µg
34.96%
Phosphorus:320.84mg
32.08%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.76%
Potassium:806.63mg
23.05%
Fiber:5.32g
21.28%
Iron:3.74mg
20.79%
Vitamin K:19.68µg
18.74%
Magnesium:59.74mg
14.94%
Copper:0.29mg
14.67%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
13.99%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.76%
Folate:41.31µg
10.33%
Vitamin B5:0.69mg
6.94%
Calcium:64.12mg
6.41%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.32%
Vitamin C:5.11mg
6.2%
Source:My Recipes