Beef Barley Soup

ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 1 garlic clove minced
    • 2 carrots sliced
    • 1 stalk celery sliced
    • 2 cups cooked beef
    • 6 cups reduced sodium beef broth
    • 1 can petite diced tomatoes 14-15 oz, undrained
    • ½ green pepper diced
  • ⅔ cup barley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme1 package beef gravy mix
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons red wine optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
  • salt & pepper to taste

instructions

  • Cook onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until softened.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 40-50 minutes or until barley is cooked.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve.