DILLY BEEF BARLEY SOUP

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My mother and grandmother were wonderful cooks who taught me to create foods that were both attractive and full-flavored. This soup from Mom meets those requirements nicely.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h20m

Yield 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup dried baby lima beans
1/2 cup dried yellow split peas
1/2 cup dried green split peas
4 medium carrots, sliced
4 celery ribs, sliced
3 quarts water
2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium onions, chopped
3/4 cup medium pearl barley
5 chicken bouillon cubes
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine beans, peas, carrots, celery and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Add beef, onions, barley and bouillon; bring to a boil. , Skim foam. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat and beans are tender. Add potatoes and simmer for 20 minutes. Add dill, salt if desired and pepper; cook for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0g saturated fat (0 sugars, Fat 0 fiber).

ES Rifat
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


Debra Snow
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I'm not a fan of barley, but I still liked this soup. The dill flavor is really nice.


Oh Hero
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather.


Tyrique Matthys
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This soup is a little too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.


Kevin Barber
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great comfort food.


Jeff Robinson
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef.


Aaron Virgin
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I was disappointed with this soup. The beef was tough and the barley was mushy.


Mohsin Rehmani
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This is the best dilly beef barley soup I've ever had. I highly recommend it.


Nabin Kumar Thapa
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I'm not a big fan of dill, but I still enjoyed this soup. The beef and barley were cooked perfectly.


Cedrick Alingo
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a cold winter day.


Marago Martin
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The soup was delicious, but I found it to be a little too salty for my taste. Next time, I'll use less salt.


Shuvo Bd
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find.


Umer Wazir
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This dilly beef barley soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the beef was so tender. I'll definitely be making this again.