BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP

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This is a soup that I found when my husband and I had just met; he loved it so much, I kept the magazine around for years, but it was lost. Just recently, I emailed Canadian Living for it, as I couldn't find it on their website, and they graciously provided it. I'm posting here so I never lose it again! You can adjust the consistency of this thick and hearty soup by adding more stock or water if the barley expands and the soup is too thick.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h45m

Yield 6-8 , 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb stewing beef, cubes
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 onions, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
5 cups beef stock
1/2 cup red wine
1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pearl barley

Steps:

  • In large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Toss beef with flour; in batches, brown all over, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate. Drain any fat from pan.
  • Increase heat to high; cook onions, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, celery, thyme and sage, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Stir in stock and wine; cook for 1 minute, stirring and scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan.
  • Add beef, tomatoes, water, pepper and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
  • Add barley; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate, uncovered, in shallow airtight containers until cold. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat to serve.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.9, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 50.6, Sodium 827.6, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6, Protein 20.6

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