Beef, barley and vegetable soup
A hearty nourishing soup of beef, tender pearl barley and plenty of vegetables.
Instructions
Toss beef in oil, heat a wide saucepan or stockpot over medium-high heat and brown beef in 2 batches. Reduce heat to medium and add onion, celery, carrot, parsnip, tomatoes and barley. Add beef stock and 1 Lwater and bring to the boil.
Simmer for 2 hours or until beef and barley are tender. Add zucchini and kidney beans for the last 15 minutes of cooking. Add frozen peas for the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Serve in large bowls with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
Try serving soup with a dollop of pesto or a grating of parmesan.
Leftover soup freezes really well, so pour into plastic containers with tight fitting lids in individual portions and freeze for up to 3 months. Makes a great lunch to take to work or an easy dinner that can be reheated in minutes.
