Beef Barley And Mushroom Soup
This rich, chunky soup makes even the coldest winter day welcome. add a crisp, green salad, crusty bread, and a glass of merlot to complete a memorable meal that will fill - and warm - you up! adapted from good food magazine, december 1987.
Steps
Heat 1 t.
Oil in large dutch oven over low heat.
Add meat and halved onion and brown on all sides , about 10 minutes.
Pour in the water.
Simmer , partially covered , about 2 hours.
Skim surface as needed.
Remove meat to plate.
Strain stock through sieve lined with dampened paper towel.
Remove bone and gristle from meat.
Shred meat and add to strained stock.
Heat remaining 1 t.
Oil in dutch oven over low heat.
Add chopped onions , carrots , and celery and stir to coat with oil.
Cook covered , stirring occasionally , until tender , about 15 minutes.
Do not allow to brown.
Stir in garlic , increase heat to medium , and cook 1 minute.
Stir in mushrooms and cook 5 minutes longer.
Add stock with beef , tomatoes , parsley , salt , pepper , allspice and bay leaf.
Heat to boiling and stir in barley.
Reduce heat and simmer , partially covered , until barley is tender , about 45 minutes.
Stir spinach into soup for last 5 minutes of cooking.
Taste and adjust seasonings.
Ser.
Ingredients
vegetable oil, shin beef, onion, water, onions, carrots, celery, garlic cloves, fresh mushrooms, canned tomato, fresh italian parsley, salt, fresh ground pepper, allspice berries, bay leaf, pearl barley, fresh spinach leaves