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Gordon Ramsay Beef Barley Soup

A hearty and flavorful beef barley soup that combines tender beef, nutritious barley, and a medley of vegetables for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main, Soup
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Beef and Barley
  • 1 lb beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup pearl barley rinsed
  • 6 cups beef broth low sodium
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
Herbs and Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Sauté the Beef
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and season with salt and pepper. Sauté until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables
  1. In the same pot, add the onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the garlic and mushrooms, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Return the beef to the pot and add the beef broth, pearl barley, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
Finish and Serve
  1. Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.

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