HEARTY BARLEY BEEF SOUP

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A big slice of sourdough bread goes great with a bowl of this heart-warming soup that's brimming with beef and barley. --Megan Taylor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
2 pounds lean beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
4 medium carrots, sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup quick-cooking barley

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add beef and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Remove and set aside., In the same pan, saute mushrooms until tender. Add the broth, carrots, garlic powder, thyme and remaining pepper; bring to a boil. Add barley and beef. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the meat, vegetables and barley are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.