Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. In a large pot, brown the beef stew meat over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for another 5 minutes.
3. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
4. Add barley and bay leaves, then reduce heat and let simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove bay leaves, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.