
BEEF & BARLEY SOUP



INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons organic extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 pound premium angus beef for stew
- 1 cup chopped organic whole carrots
- 1 cup chopped organic celery hearts
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 3.5 ounce package shiitake mushrooms stems removed, sliced
- 2 cups sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 1 teaspoon organic dried thyme leaves
- 1 organic dried bay leaf
- 1 32 ounce container beef stock
- 1/2 cup barley
DIRECTIONS
In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Remove from pan.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan; add carrots, celery and onions; salt and pepper to taste. Sauté until onions are softened (about 3-5 minutes). Add mushrooms, thyme and bay leaf; sauté until mushrooms are softened.
Add beef and stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes; stir in barley and continue simmering until beef and barley are tender (about 45-60 minutes).