Beef Barley Soup

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This has been a favorite recipe in our family for years.

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Steps

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Cut beef stew meat into bite size pieces.

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Cook beef and onion in 3 tbs oil in large soup pot until beef is brown.

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Drain fat.

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Stir in the garlic and heat for another minute.

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Add the broth , water , barley , paprika , salt , caraway seed , and marjoram.

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Heat to boiling.

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Reduce heat.

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Cover and simmer 1 1 / 2 hours.

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Add the stewed tomatoes , mushrooms , potatoes , carrots , and celery.

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Heat to boiling , reduce heat: cover and simmer until the vegetables are done to your taste.

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30- 45 minutes.

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Ingredients

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beef stew meat, onions, garlic, condensed beef broth, water, barley, paprika, salt, caraway seed, dried marjoram, russet potatoes, carrots, celery, stewed tomatoes, mushrooms