The Best Beef Barley Soup Recipe for Cozy Winter Nights - Pro of Delicious Creations

Ingredients

• 1 pound (500 g) stewing beef, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
• 1 can (14 ounces/400 g) diced tomatoes
• 8 cups (2 liters) beef broth or stock
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish