Barley and Beef Soup Recipe

Ingredients (serves eight)

  • 500 grams beef (cut into small pieces)

  • 2 large onions (chopped)

  • 50 grams pearl barley (rinsed)

  • 33 large carrots (chopped)

  • 2 white turnips (peeled and diced)

  • 3 celery stalks (chopped)

  • 1 large leek (sliced thinly)

  • 50 grams green peas

  • 2 liters of water

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • Chopped fresh parsley to garnish

Method

  • Bring water to a boil, add beef and chopped onions then simmer with low heat for 30 minutes. Drain the stock and return to a clean pot.

  • Add barley, green peas and the rest of the vegetables into the soup and bring to a boil. Turn to low heat and continue to simmer for another 1 hour until the meat is tender.

  • Add seasoning to taste and garnish generously with chopped parsley. Serve warm.

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