Hearty Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb. beef sirloin, cut into 1/4" cubes
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tbs. MOV Baklouti Olive Oil or the MOV Extra Virgin Olive Oil of your choice
  • 2 cans beef broth + 1 cup
  • 1 cup watre
  • 1/2 cup NHHS Vegetable Flakes
  • 1 cup mushroom, diced
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 med. onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp. MOV Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/3 cup medium pearled barley
  • 1 cup peas (frozen or canned)
Directions:
Season beef with salt & pepper.
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. When oil is simmering, brown beef on all sides. When nicely carmelized, transfer meat to a plate and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium & add in onion & mushrooms. Saute, stirring occasionally until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
Add garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes longer.
Pour in beef broth, red wine vinegar, water, barley, vegetable flakes, 1 tsp salt & 1 tsp pepper.
At this point, return the beef to the pot.  Cover & simmer on low for 45 minutes.
Add peas towards the end & cook for 5 minutes more to heat through.
Ladle into bowls & serve with a good bread.
​Serves 8.
​Enjoy!!