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 water with 2 beef bouillons or beef broth

1 can petite diced tomatoes 14-15 oz, undrained

⅔ cup barley

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

¼ teaspoon dried thyme

1 package beef gravy mix

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried

salt & pepper to taste

 

Instructions

Cook onions and garlic 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.

Side Note

Some Soups may thicken upon cooling, and this is one of them so don't be afraid to add extra broth (or water) to reach desired consistency.