BACON, BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP

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With a medley of barley, beef and vegetables, this thick, stew-like soup is brimming with flavor and texture. Every spoonful will warm you from head to toe on cold winter evenings.-Rachel Kohnen, Pomeroy, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 bacon strips, diced
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium onions, chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 cup dry red wine or beef broth
8 cups beef broth, divided
4 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1 teaspoon dried thyme or 4 fresh thyme sprigs, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 cup medium pearl barley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Brown beef in drippings. Remove and set aside., In the same pan, saute the onions, carrots and mushrooms until tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in 4 cups broth, mustard, thyme, bay leaf and beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is tender., Stir in the barley, salt, pepper and remaining broth. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until barley is tender. Discard bay leaf. Stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 1164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Tracy Wanjiru
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This soup was just okay. The flavors were not as rich as I expected and the beef was a bit tough. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Miljenko Guzic
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This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I used leftover steak and it worked out great. The soup was thick and flavorful, and the barley gave it a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Mong Sing
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This was a great soup! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly. The soup was flavorful and the beef was tender. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone looking for a hearty and delicious meal.


Minarul Rahman
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This soup was just what I needed on a cold winter day. It was hearty and filling, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the smoky flavor of the bacon. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Gift Briggs
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I used leftover roast beef and it turned out great. The soup was thick and flavorful, and the barley gave it a nice bite. I will definitely be making this again.


Sajan Thapa
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the bacon and the tender beef. The barley added a nice chewy texture and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ferdaws Karimi
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This soup was an absolute delight! The flavors of the bacon, beef, and barley blended perfectly, creating a rich and hearty broth. The vegetables added a nice crunch and sweetness, and the herbs and spices gave it a wonderful depth of flavor. I would