Everyone's Favourite Family Beef Barley Soup - The Culinary Studio Blog

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup frozen peas (optional)