Beef and Barley Soup II

Pre-cooked beef and raw barley are simmered in beef broth seasoned with black pepper in this soup which can be ready in just over an hour.

• Calories: 353 Calories

Ingredients

• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 quarts beef stock
• 1 cup diced cooked beef
• 1 (12 ounce) package barley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large stock pot bring beef stock to a gentle boil. Add beef and barley, reduce to simmer, cover and cook at least 1 hour.

Step 2

Check the barley, as to how soft it is. You made need to add more beef stock if to much evaporates.

Step 3

Add ground pepper to taste. Cook until soup reaches desired thickness.