Heartwarming Beef and Barley Soup Recipe for Cozy Evenings

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 6 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 cup water
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• ¾ cup pearl barley, rinsed
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried rosemary
• Salt
• pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Crusty bread for serving