Best Ever Beef And Barley Soup

Hey there, fellow foodies!  I’m excited to share a cozy and delicious dish with you today: a hearty beef and barley soup. Not only is it a great comfort food, but it also fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma while it cooks.

* A pound of boneless chuck roast (make sure to trim it and cut into 1/2-inch pieces)

* About 1 1/2 cups each of thinly sliced carrots and celery

* Roughly 2/3 cup of chopped onion

* An 8-ounce package of pre-sliced mushrooms

* 2 tablespoons of beef base (not to be confused with beef broth, it’s a concentrated base to make broth)

* 8-10 cups of water

* 1 large bay leaf

* 1 cup of uncooked pearl barley

* 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and black pepper

* 1 tablespoon of garlic

1. Start by browning your chuck roast pieces in a non-stick frying pan, stirring frequently.

2. Once browned, transfer the beef to your crockpot. Add in the carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, beef base, water, garlic, and bay leaf.

3. Cook everything on high heat for an hour, then toss in your pearl barley. Turn the heat down to low and let it all simmer until the veggies and beef are tender. Finally, stir in your salt and pepper.

4. Before serving, remember to remove and discard the bay leaf.

And there you have it – a delicious and hearty soup ready to warm up your day.

A little reminder from your friendly health-conscious friend: While this dish is absolutely delicious, remember to enjoy it in moderation alongside a balanced diet. Some ingredients like meat, cheese, and sugars could potentially harm your health if consumed too frequently.

Can’t wait to see how your soup turns out! Enjoy cooking, my friends!