Beef Barley Mushroom Soup - Live Learn Lovewell

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 1/2 lb beef chuck, cubed and seasoned with salt and pepper
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 medium stalk of celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/3 lb mushrooms, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups stock or broth
• 1 cup barley, cooked to manufacturer's instructions