Beef Barley Soup

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + cooling Cook: 1 hour 55 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jan Spencer, McLean, Saskatchewan

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 04, 2022

When most folks think of barley, they picture it served up in a delicious soup. I'm no exception! This is a hearty soup that's a meal in itself.—Jan Spencer, McLean, Saskatchewan

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Beef Barley Soup

Yield:8 servings (2 quarts)
Prep:30 min
Cook:1 hour 55 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds bone-in beef short ribs
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups sliced carrots
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 cup chopped cabbage
  • 2/3 cup quick-cooking barley
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
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Directions

  1. In a soup kettle, combine ribs, water, tomatoes, onion, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove ribs; cool. Skim fat.
  2. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; return to broth. Add carrots, celery and cabbage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  3. Add barley; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender. Add parsley.
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