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Hearty Beef and Barley Soup

By Diana Rattray, About.com

A hearty beef soup recipe with barley and vegetables.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean stewing beef, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 beef soup bone
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) tomatoes
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 2 cups diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1 cup diced turnip
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup pearl barley
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation:

Place all ingredients in a deep soup pot; cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until meat is tender. Remove bone. Chill overnight. Skim off fat, reheat, and serve. Makes about 4 quarts or beef barley soup.

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