*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Joni's Beef Barley Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Beef

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      tablespoon    Vegatable oil
   1      medium        Onion -- chopped coarsely
     1/2  cup           Carrots -- chopped
     1/2  cup           Celery -- chopped
   3                    Cloves garlic -- crushed
   2      pounds        Beef -- bonless chuck
          in            one inch pieces
   5      cups          -water
   1 1/2  teaspoons     Salt
   1 1/2  teaspoons     Thyme -- dried leaves crushed
   1                    Bay leaf
     1/2  teaspoon      Black pepper
     1/3  cup           Barley -- medium
   1      package       9oz's frozen french-cut -- green beans

Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add onion,carrot,celery and garlic
; cook 5 minutes or until tender. stirring frequently. Add Chuck pieces,water,salt,thyme
,bay leaf and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover tightly and cook slowly 1 hour.
 Add Barley and continue to cook 50 to 60 minutes more, or until beef and barley are tender
. Add green beans; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 to 3 minutes longer or until green
 beans are tender and heated through. Remove bay leaf. Serve piping hot with Crusty Bread and Butter.

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