Beef Barley Soup

Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 2 carrots sliced
• 1 rib celery sliced
• 2 cups cooked beef
• 6 cups reduced sodium beef broth
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes 14-15 oz, undrained
• ½ green pepper diced
• ⅔ cup barley
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 package beef gravy mix
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons red wine optional
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook onions and garlic in oil over medium heat until softened.
2. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 40-50 minutes or until barley is cooked.
4. Remove bay leaf and serve.

Enjoy!