Hearty and tasty Beef, Barley and Vegetable Soup is sure to warm you up during the colder months.
Our temperatures dropped this past week! The weather forecast said that the change would be temporary, and to expect another week of the summer-like weather that we typically get during the months of September and October.
I never know if I should trust the weather channel, so I’m prepared with all the different climate possibilities and stash in my car sweatshirts, sweaters, flip-flops, and extra tennis shoes. I lovingly refer to my car trunk as my trunk closet!
Let this go on record…so far, the weather prediction is correct!  The warm sun is out again, but during those brief chilly days it was really, really cold! So cold that I thought about turning on the heat to our house.
That would have been a little wimpy of me, so I resisted the temptation, and made this Beef, Barley, and Vegetable Soup that warmed our bellies instead.
I am ready for cooler weather, though. After getting used to the initial shock of the chill in the air, I started to enjoy the coziness of thicker blankets, cozy socks, and sweats.
I love sweat pants. The basic Hanes gray frumpy ones are so comfy. I wish I could go to work wearing them. You know, instead of having dress-down jean day on Fridays (we don’t have that, but I know a lot of companies do), dress-down sweat day would be the best perk ever!
Beef, Barley, and Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds of beef chuck, cut into 1/2 inch cubes and seasoned with salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 sprigs of thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
- 1/4 teaspoon rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 2 cups butternut squash, diced
- 4 cans (14 1/2 ounce) beef broth
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
Instructions
I highly recommend you get comfy when you enjoy a bowl of this soup. Comfort food at it’s finest, it’s hearty with chunks beef, carrots, butternut squash, and potatoes with just enough barley to add a nice texture to the soup.
GiGi Eats Celebrities
I LOVE beef stews! The beef is amazing and just falls right off the bone and melts in your mouth! 🙂
Sandra
Hi GiGi! Ha, I totally love your enthusiasm! It’s so true! Cooked right, beef is awesome 🙂
Sandra
I could go for another bowl myself!!
Bam's Kitchen
Beef and barley soup looks like the perfect comfort recipe. I guess eating it in my yoga pants would really enhance the whole experience. I agree!
Sandra
Oh yeah, get comfy 🙂
Norma Chang
Soup season is arriving very soon, this is definitely going to be on the table.
Sandra
I hope you like it 🙂