Description
Warm up with the comforting flavors of Gordon Ramsay Beef Barley Soup. This hearty dish is a perfect companion for chilly evenings or family gatherings, featuring tender beef chuck and a rich blend of vegetables. The delightful depth of flavor comes from deglazing with red apple vinegar, enhancing the savory notes. Packed with nutritious barley and vibrant veggies, this easy-to-make soup is satisfying and ideal for any occasion. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad to create a complete meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 4 carrots, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup dry red apple vinegar
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup pearled barley
- Fresh thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the cubed beef until browned on all sides; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, celery, and carrots for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Deglaze by adding red apple vinegar and scraping up browned bits; reduce by half.
- Return seared beef to the pot, add beef broth and fresh thyme. Bring to a boil then reduce to simmer for 45 minutes.
- Stir in pearled barley; continue simmering for an additional 45–60 minutes until barley is tender.
- Check seasoning before serving; adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg