Warm and Comforting Beef Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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9–10 cups water.
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1/2 cup chopped onion.
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1 cup pearl barley.
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1 large bay leaf.
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1 pound boneless chuck roast, cut into small pieces.
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1 1/2 cups sliced carrots.
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1 1/2 cups sliced celery.
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8 ounces sliced mushrooms.
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2 tablespoons beef base (or beef broth substitute).
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Salt and pepper to taste.
# Instructions:
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Begin by browning the beef chunks in a skillet until they reach your preferred level of doneness. Transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker.
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To the slow cooker, add onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, bay leaf, beef base, and water.
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Set the slow cooker to high heat and let the mixture come to a simmer before adding the barley.
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Season the soup with salt and pepper, adjusting to your taste. Allow the soup to cook until all ingredients are tender.
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Prior to serving, remember to remove the bay leaf.
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Serve the warm soup in bowls. For an enhanced dining experience, offer fish crackers, chili sauce, soy sauce, and a squeeze of lemon alongside.
# Notes:
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This robust and wholesome soup combines tender chunks of beef with barley and a mix of vegetables, simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth.