COMFORTING BEEF BARLEY SOUP

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When the weather outside is nippy, we want a bowl of soup that's chock-full of beef, barley and veggies. It's the most delicious way to warm up. -Sue Jurack, Mequon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 cups beef broth
4 cups water
2 cups chopped cooked roast beef
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup quick-cooking barley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium-high heat; saute carrot, celery and onion until tender, 4-5 minutes., Add broth, water, beef, tomatoes, barley and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add peas; heat through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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