Traditional Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean beef has lower fat content, while ground beef is often more affordable.

barley

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is higher in protein and nutrients, while rice is a budget-friendly grain.

Slice and dice 2 small yellow onions.

Prepare leeks by slicing off the ends and quartering them, then thinly slice.

Wash leeks in a colander to remove dirt.

Thickly slice bacon into large chunks.

Cut beef stew meat into small bite-sized pieces.

Render bacon in a very large pot over medium heat until crispy, then remove bacon and set aside.

Add beef stew meat to the pot and brown on medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes, then remove and set aside.

Add onions and leeks to the pot, cooking on low heat for 30 to 35 minutes until caramelized.

Peel and medium to large dice carrots, celery, parsnip, and turnip.

Run garlic cloves through a garlic press and add to the pot, cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

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