Hearty Beef And Barley Soup | Mike Tries a New Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb boneless chuck roast, cut into small cubes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 medium carrots, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 8 cup beef or chicken broth
• 1 cup pearl barley or hulled barley