Cook Along with Chef Tessa: Quick Beef & Barley Soup

Quick Beef & Barley Soup

By Chef Tessa Turcotte-Novosedlik

October 21st, 2021

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, small dice
• 2 cloves garlic, small dice
• 2 celery stalks, small dice
• 1 carrot, small dice
• 1 x 12oz can of diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp red wine
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 1/2 cups beef, cooked and cubed
• 4 cups water
• 4 tsp beef stock base
• 1/3 cup barley, cooked
• Cooking oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• Place a medium sized pot onto medium heat and coat the bottom with cooking oil. Add the onion, garlic, celery and carrot. Cook gently for 2-3 minuets, until lightly softened. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until combined. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook for 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as needed and serve.