Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients

• • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 stalk celery sliced
  • 2 cups cooked beef
  • 6 cups reduced sodium beef broth
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes 14-15 oz, undrained
  • 1/2 green pepper diced
  • 1/3 cup barley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 package beef gravy mix
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons red wine optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
  • salt & pepper to taste
    

    Instructions

    • Cook onions, garlic and ground beef or venison in oil over medium heat until softened.
    • Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 40-50 minutes or until barley is cooked.
    • Remove bay leaf and serve.e
  • Adapted from: https://www.spendwithpennies.com/beef-barley-soup/