Beef Barley Stew Soup
This is a winter staple here, especially when my college kids come home
Steps
Heat oil in large soup pot.
Add beef to flour mixture , add to oil , brown on all sides in batches , remove add onion& celery , saute til soft , add mushrooms , carrots , beef.
Add 8 cups of liquid , spices , bring to boil and simmer for 45 minutes.
Add barley and potatoes simmer for 45 minutes.
Add peas cook til heated through.
Thicken for stew as mentioned above.
Ingredients
flour, salt and pepper, olive oil, beef stew meat, potatoes, onion, mushroom, celery, baby carrots, beef broth, water, barley, oregano, basil, thyme, parsley, bay leaves, peas, cornstarch