Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Laura's Hearty Beef and Barley Soup takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Laura's Hearty Beef and Barley Soup takes 45 minutes to cook.

Laura's Hearty Beef and Barley Soup makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Laura's Hearty Beef and Barley Soup are:

1 lb Ground beef, lean
1/2 c Onions, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, chopped
46 fl oz can V8 Vegetable Juice Cocktail
14.5 oz can Crushed Tomatoes
1/3 c Barley, quick or pearled (uncooked)
1 c Carrots, chopped
3/4 c Celery, chopped
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Oregano
1/2 tsp Basil
1 Bay Leaf
1 c Peas, frozen

Here is how you make Laura's Hearty Beef and Barley Soup:

1) Coat large dutch oven lightly w/ cooking spray. Place on stove top over med-high heat.2) Add ground beef and brown.3) Add onion and garlic, cook until translucent.4) Add V8, crushed tomatoes, 2 c water, barley, carrots, celery, and spices.5) Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cover.6) Simmer for 30 minutes. 7) Add frozen peas. Return to simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Makes approx 12 1-cup servings.Number of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KTHEYS518.

The nutritional information for Laura's Hearty Beef and Barley Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 173.4

• Total Fat: 8.1 g
• Cholesterol: 28.4 mg
• Sodium: 305.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
• Protein: 9.7 g