Beef Barley Soup Recipe: Hearty & Comforting Goodness

Ingredients

• 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup/150g)
• 2 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup/120g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup/100g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 cups (1.4 litres) beef broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 cup (240ml) dry red wine (optional)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup (200g) pearl barley, rinsed
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 1 cup (150g) frozen green beans
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish