Simple Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound stewing beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups beef broth
• 3/4 cup pearled barley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)