Beef Barley Soup with Spinach

Yield:
6 servings

Preparation Time:
and Total Time: 2 to 2 1/4 hrs

Ingredients:

  1. 2 1/2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1- inch pieces
  2. 5 cups water
  3. 1 package (.9 to 1.32 ounce) dry onion mushroom soup mix
  4. 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  5. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  6. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  7. 1/2 cup medium pearled barley
  8. 4 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach
Directions:

Combine beef, water, soup mix, thyme, salt and pepper in stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 60 minutes.

Stir in barley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; continue simmering, covered, 45 minutes to 1 hour or until beef is fork-tender and barley is tender.

Stir in spinach; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Recipe courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Board and National Cattlemen's Beef Association


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