Soup Recipe: Barley, Beef and Kale Soup

Barley, Beef and Kale Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound stew beef, diced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup barley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pound mushroom, sliced
• 1 cup chopped kale

Cooking Procedures:

1. Heat oil in a kettle, or large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and diced stew beef; cook until well browned. Add beef broth, barley, thyme, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer about 1 hour, or until the barley and meat are almost tender. Add sliced mushrooms and chopped kale. Cover and cook 5 to 10 minutes more, or until the kale is cooked.

Makes 8 servings.