Barbara Adams Beyond Wonderful » Guinness Beef-Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds bone-in beef shank
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 small bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 cups Guinness draught divided
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup dried barley
• chopped Italian parsley, for garnish