Cozy Winter Comfort: Hearty Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) beef stew meat, cut into small cubes
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 8 cups (1.9 liters) beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup (172 g) pearl barley
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt
• pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)