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Barley: Beef Barley Soup
posted by JudyAZ 02-15-102 2:00 PM
Beef Barley Soup
2 pounds beef short ribs with bones
5 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped cabbage
2/3 cup quick-cooking pearl barley
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
In a soup kettle, combine ribs, water, tomatoes, onion, salt if desired and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. remove ribs; cool.
Skim fat. Remove meat from bones and cut into bit-size pieces; return to broth. Add carrots, celery and cabbage; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add barley; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook 10-15 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender. Add parsley. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts)
