Beef Barley Soup Recipes | Taste of Home

Ingredients

• 4 bacon strips, chopped
• 1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/4 cup medium pearl barley
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
• 1 jar (12 ounces) home-style beef gravy
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Mashed potatoes, optional