When it's chilly outside, there's nothing like coming home to a steaming bowl of beef barley soup. Here's a recipe that satisfies and is nutritious, too. It combines the depth of beef with the complexity of vegetables and spices in its flavors. Hope you enjoy this one!
Serves 6-8. Takes 2 hours and 45 minutes to cook.
2 pounds of beef ribs
4 large beef bones, with marrow
½ cup of pearl barley (any barley will do)
a pinch of salt
1 large onion, minced
4 carrots, diced
1 white potato, peeled and diced
1-1/2 pounds of peas (fresh or frozen)
¼ pound of string beans (fresh or frozen)
¼ chopped fresh dill (optional)
½ cup minced fresh parsley
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper to taste
This is a basic recipe and you can make it your own by using your favorite vegetables and meats. Let us know what you think, below.