Quick Beef & Barley Soup

Name: Quick Beef & Barley Soup
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces sirloin steak, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces; ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large stalk celery, sliced; 1 large carrot, sliced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme; ¾ cup quick-cooking barley; 4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 cup water; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1-2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar

Instructions

Cook:40min

Quick-cooking barley and sirloin help get this beef-and-barley soup on the table in a snap--and it doubles easily. If leftovers get too thick in the fridge, add a little broth when you reheat it. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of malbec.

Updated at: Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:31:55 GMT