A bowl of beef and barley soup will always beat the winter chill.

The savoriness from the tomato paste is an undertone and makes the broth flavorful.

Serve with a crusty bread or roll to sop up any remaining juices.

Southern Living Beef and Barley Soup in bowls to serve

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So pick a beef that’s at an approachable price point for you.

Can’t find pearl barley?

you’ve got the option to use couscous or rice.

Southern Living Beef and Barley Soup ingredients

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Can You Freeze Beef Barley Soup?

Yes, this soup freezes beautifully.

Freeze the soup for up to 2 months in freezer-safe containers.

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Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

cubes

2 3/4tsp.kosher salt, divided

1medium(10 oz.

)onion, roughly chopped (about 2 cups)

3medium(3 oz.

Southern Living Beef and Barley Soup salting the beef

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each)carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-in.-thick pieces (about 2 cups)

4medium(2 oz.

bell pepper)

4mediumgarlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 Tbsp.)

3Tbsp.tomato paste

4qt.unsalted chicken stock

4(5-in.

Southern Living Beef and Barley Soup browning the beef

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Toss together beef and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt in a large bowl.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a medium bowl; set aside.

(Do not wipe Dutch oven clean.)

Southern Living Beef Barley Soup cooking the vegetables

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Add garlic and tomato paste:

Add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Transfer to a medium bowl, and set aside.

Carefully remove herb sachet; discard.

Southern Living Beef Barley Soup adding the garlic and tomato paste

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Garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Southern Living Beef and Barley Soup adding the chicken broth and seasonings

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Southern Living Beef Barley Soup simmering the soup

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Southern Living Beef Barley Soup adding the barley

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Southern Living Beef Barley Soup ready to serve

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