Comforting Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup (150g) frozen peas
• 1 cup (180g) barley
• 8 cups (1.9L) beef broth
• 2 cups (480ml) water
• 1 teaspoon (5g) dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish