Description
A hearty and comforting Hamburger Barley Soup, packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 onion minced
- 4 carrots minced
- 3 celery sliced thin
- ½ cup barley
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 12 oz vegetable or tomato juice V8 or similar
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 TB dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the minced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the barley, diced tomatoes, beef broth, water, vegetable or tomato juice, bay leaves, parsley, ground garlic, thyme, and black pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving. Enjoy your Hamburger Barley Soup!
Notes
For added flavor, you can adjust the seasonings according to your taste. This soup also freezes well for future enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Hamburger Barley Soup, soup recipe, hearty soup, barley soup, comfort food