Rich Beef Barley Soup Recipe - Perfect Winter Comfort Food - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch steaks.
• Kosher salt and black pepper.
• 1 tablespoon canola oil.
• 3 large carrots (10 ounces), diced.
• 1 large yellow onion (12 ounces), diced.
• 2 ribs celery (6 ounces), diced.
• 4 medium garlic cloves, roughly chopped.
• 3 quarts chicken stock.
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme.
• 1 bay leaf.
• 5 whole black peppercorns.
• 1 cup pearled barley (7 ounces).
• 1/2 teaspoon Asian fish sauce (optional).
• Minced fresh parsley for garnish.