Beef & Barley Soup Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil (or other oil)
• 1 to 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck (sliced into cubes, or stewing beef)
• Season salt and pepper
• 6 cups mixed vegetables (cut in small pieces, i.e.: onions, carrots, rutabaga, and/or potatoes)
• 125 ml dry barley (1/2 cup pot or pearl barley)
• 1 tetra pack (900 ml) low-sodium beef broth
• 3 cups water (more if needed)
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cups water (more if you need)
• salt and black pepper, to taste