Beefy Mushroom Barley Soup

This beef and barley soup is made with carrots, onions, celery and mushrooms, topped with sour cream.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 250 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 6 cups water
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 3 cubes beef bouillon cube
• ¼ cup pearl barley

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Brown small cubes of stew meat in vegetable oil over medium heat until juices become a rich brown color. Add 2 cups water, and simmer meat while preparing the vegetables.

Step 2

In a large soup pot, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Saute carrots, onion, garlic, celery, and mushrooms.

Step 3

Add meat, 6 cups water, bouillon cubes, and barley to vegetable mixture. Cook until barley is soft, about 1 hour. Adjust liquid and seasoning as desired. Remove from heat, and stir in sour cream. Serve immediately.