Description
A comforting, hearty Beef Barley Mushroom Soup loaded with tender seared beef stew meat, sliced mushrooms, sweet carrots, and chewy quick barley in a rich herb broth.
Ingredients
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2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
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0.25 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp kosher salt, divided
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0.5 tsp black pepper, divided
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4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
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0.5 lb fresh baby bella mushrooms, sliced
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0.5 lb fresh white mushrooms, sliced
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1 cup fresh shallots, chopped
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4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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2 cups fresh carrots, sliced into coins
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1.5 cups fresh celery, chopped
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1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
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7 cups beef broth
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5 cups water
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1.5 cups quick barley
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3 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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Toss beef stew meat with flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl until coated.
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Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat and sear beef cubes for 5 to 7 minutes until browned, then remove to a plate.
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Add remaining olive oil to pot, add shallots and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
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Add sliced mushrooms, carrots, celery, remaining salt, pepper, and fresh thyme, cooking for 3 minutes.
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Stir in tomato paste, beef broth, water, quick barley, and browned beef, scraping up pan fond.
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Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes until beef is tender and barley is cooked.
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Remove from heat, stir in fresh lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with crusty bread in New York.
Notes
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Sear the floured beef in batches to build a deeply caramelized pan fond that flavors the broth.
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Use quick barley for a 45-minute cook time, or extend simmering by 15 minutes if using traditional pearl barley.
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Add extra beef broth or water when reheating leftovers as barley naturally thickens the soup over time.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 1 hour.
- Category: Soup.
- Method: Stovetop Searing and Simmering.
- Cuisine: Traditional American Comfort.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 generous bowl soup
- Calories: ~ 385 kcal
- Sugar: ~ 4 g
- Sodium: ~ 640 mg
- Fat: ~ 14 g
- Saturated Fat: ~ 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 9 g
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~ 36 g
- Fiber: ~ 6 g
- Protein: ~ 29 g
- Cholesterol: ~ 65 mg
Keywords: Beef Barley Mushroom Soup, Vegetable Beef Barley Soup, Beef Stew Meat Soup, Quick Barley Soup, Mushroom Beef Soup, Hearty Winter Soup, Comfort Food Dinner, New York Recipe.