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Hearty Beef, Barley & Bacon Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
Warm up with this incredibly hearty and flavorful Beef, Barley & Bacon Soup. Packed with tender beef, smoky bacon, wholesome pearl barley, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this soup is the perfect comfort food for cold days. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying!
#Soup
#Stew
#Beef
#Barley
#Bacon
#Hearty
#Winter
#Comfort Food
#Dinner
A steaming bowl of Beef, Barley & Bacon Soup
Recipe Information
20m
Prep Time
2h
Cook Time
2h 20m
Total Time
7
Servings
Medium
European / Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
30g
Protein
40g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Close-up of the rich texture and ingredients
Ingredients
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Servings: 7
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Soup served with a side of crusty bread
Instructions
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- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped streaky bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the rendered fat.5m
Preview5mPreviewIn a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped streaky bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the rendered fat. - Add the diced stewing beef to the pot with the reserved fat (or butter/beef dripping). Brown the beef on all sides in batches if necessary, then remove and set aside with the bacon.10m
Preview10mPreviewAdd the diced stewing beef to the pot with the reserved fat (or butter/beef dripping). Brown the beef on all sides in batches if necessary, then remove and set aside with the bacon. - Add the chopped onions, leeks, celery (if using), and diced carrots to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8-10 minutes.10m
Preview10mPreviewAdd the chopped onions, leeks, celery (if using), and diced carrots to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8-10 minutes. - Return the beef and bacon to the pot. Add the rinsed pearl barley, diced potatoes, and beef stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until the beef is tender and barley is cooked. Season to taste and serve hot.1h 40mPreview1h 40mPreviewReturn the beef and bacon to the pot. Add the rinsed pearl barley, diced potatoes, and beef stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours, or until the beef is tender and barley is cooked. Season to taste and serve hot.
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