Melt in Your Mouth Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

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Melt in Your Mouth Beef and Barley Soup
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Directions:

  1. Pat meat dry with paper towels; line a large platter with a double thickness of paper towels.
  2. Pour enough oil into a large deep-sided pot to coat the bottom (4-5 tablespoons).
  3. Set the pot over med-high heat.
  4. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add enough pieces of meat to fit comfortably in a single layer (do not crowd).
  5. Brown the meat on all sides, turning often, for 4-5 minutes.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat to paper towels to drain.
  7. Repeat with the remaining meat, adding more oil if needed.
  8. Remove pot from heat and wipe out any excess oil with a paper towel.
  9. Return meat to pan and add beef stock, Worcestershire, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and several grinds of pepper.
  10. Bring to a simmer over med-high heat, then decrease heat and cover; cook at a simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  11. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
  12. When hot, add the carrots, celery, parsnips, and onion; sauté until just slightly softened, for about 5 minutes.
  13. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
  14. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium skillet set over med-high heat; when hot, add the mushrooms and sauté, turning and adding more oil as needed, until lightly browned, 4-5 minutes; set aside.
  15. After the meat has cook 1 1/2 hours, add the sautéed vegetables (but not the mushrooms), cubed potato, barley, and thyme to the pot; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until barley and meat are tender, 45-60 minutes.
  16. Stir occasionally, adding more water if consistency becomes too thick.
  17. Add the mushrooms to the soup and simmer until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
  18. Taste soup and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
  19. To serve, ladle soup into soup bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 833.4 Kcal (3489 kJ)
Calories from fat 522.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58.06g 89%
Cholesterol 163.83mg 55%
Sodium 991.82mg 41%
Potassium 1605.19mg 34%
Total Carbs 24.67g 8%
Sugars 5.5g 22%
Dietary Fiber 5.72g 23%
Protein 54.91g 110%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 6.3mg 35%
Calcium 86.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.95 Kcal (569 kJ)
Calories from fat 85.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.47g 89%
Cholesterol 26.72mg 55%
Sodium 161.79mg 41%
Potassium 261.85mg 34%
Total Carbs 4.02g 8%
Sugars 0.9g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 23%
Protein 8.96g 110%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 8%
Iron 1mg 35%
Calcium 14.1mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 20.7
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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