Beef and Barley Soup
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 2 cups onions, chopped
- 1 cup turnip, peeled, chopped
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup yams, peeled, chopped, (red-skinned sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup potatoes, peeled, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 5 cups beef stock, or canned beef broth
- 5 cups chicken stock, or canned low-salt chicken broth
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 1 1/2 tablespoons thyme, fresh, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano, fresh, chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds filet mignon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup parsley, fresh, chopped
Directions
Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat.Add vegetables; saute 10 minutes.
Add both stocks; bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Add barley, thyme and oregano.
Simmer until barley is tender, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes.
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled.
Return to simmer before continuing.
) Add beef to soup; simmer until just cooked, about 10 minutes.
Mix in parsley.
Season with salt and pepper.