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Hearty Beef-Barley Soup

Beef it Up

Beef is a good source of vitamin B-12. Our bodies need B-12 for energy and to maintain a healthy nervous system.

How-To

Cut the meat into about 1/2-inch cubes. This makes it just the right size for eating lots of small meat pieces throughout the soup.

Did You Know?

The barley in leftover soup may absorb much of the liquid. Reheat and serve as a casserole or thin it with beef broth or tomato juice to your desired consistency.

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3 ratings

OK with vitamin A! The veggies in this recipe offer a super source of antioxidant vitamin A that helps prevent cell damage. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:25 min

Start to Finish:1 hr 45 min

makes:8 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

1	tablespoon vegetable oil
1	lb lean beef stew meat, cut into cubes
1	can (28 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1	carton (32 oz) Progresso® beef flavored broth
2	cups water
1	cup uncooked barley
2	teaspoons dried basil leaves
1	bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1	medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

1.	In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over high heat. Add beef; cook and stir until no longer pink. Drain off fat.
2.	Stir in tomatoes, broth and water. Heat to boiling. Add barley and basil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour.
3.	Add mixed vegetables and onion; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 260 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 8g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 30mg; Sodium 620mg; Total Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 5g); Protein 15g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 50%; Vitamin C 10%; Calcium 6%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Lean Meat; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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I cut the stew meat into little pieces so that it was cooked thoroughly. Instead of the Green Giant Steamers, I used the Birds Eye Steamers and it came out terrific. It was absolutely delicious. My family enjoyed it very much.
Posted at 10:55 AM on January 5 2010 by leighbaier

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This was very good.

The meat could have been a bit more tender. I did use stew meat like the recipe called for but it was kind of tough. Not sure if it was just the way stew meat is or the fact that it would have been better had it cooked longer. Otherwise, this was a very hearty healthy meal, easy to prepare and my kids loved it too.
Posted at 11:20 AM on February 6 2009 by jlashley