Winter Beef & Barley Soup

A meal made for those winter days when the cold cuts through your clothes and you need to warm up from the inside out, Chef! A barley-based soup with browned beef features complementary veggies like celery, baby marrow, carrot & leek. A rich stock brings that satisfying taste you can’t stop eating spoonfuls of and thyme infuses everything with a heavenly herbaceousness.

Winter Beef & Barley Soup

with leeks & baby marrow

Hands on Time: 25 - 45 minutes

Overall Time: 40 - 60 minutes

Ingredients:

From your kitchen:

  • Cooking Spray
  • Seasoning (salt & pepper)
  • Water
  • Paper Towel
Photo of Winter Beef & Barley Soup
  1. Beef

    Place a pot over high heat and lightly add cooking spray. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and roughly chop.

  2. BABY MARROW

    Return the pot to medium heat. Cook the baby marrows until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot.

  3. SOUP

    Cut the Leeks in half lengthways, rinse thoroughly, and cut into thin rounds. Return the pot to medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. Fry the leeks, the carrots, the thyme sprigs, and the celery until lightly golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the stock mix, the barley, the beef, and 500ml [1L]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until the barley is cooked through, 25-30 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the thyme sprigs and season.

  4. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the soup and garnish with the chilli (to taste) and top with the charred baby marrow. Get warm, Chef!

  • Beef Strips - 150g

  • Baby Marrow - 100g

  • Leeks - 100g

  • Carrot - 120g

  • Fresh Thyme - 3g

  • Celery Stalk/s - 1

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Stock Mix - 10ml

  • Pearled Barley - 40ml

  • Fresh Chilli - 1

  1. Beef

    Place a pot over high heat and lightly add cooking spray. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and roughly chop.

  2. BABY MARROW

    Return the pot to medium heat. Cook the baby marrows until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot.

  3. SOUP

    Cut the Leeks in half lengthways, rinse thoroughly, and cut into thin rounds. Return the pot to medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. Fry the leeks, the carrots, the thyme sprigs, and the celery until lightly golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the stock mix, the barley, the beef, and 500ml [1L]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until the barley is cooked through, 25-30 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the thyme sprigs and season.

  4. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the soup and garnish with the chilli (to taste) and top with the charred baby marrow. Get warm, Chef!

  • Beef Strips - 300g

  • Baby Marrow - 200g

  • Leeks - 200g

  • Carrot - 240g

  • Fresh Thyme - 5g

  • Celery Stalk/s - 2

  • Garlic Clove - 1

  • Stock Mix - 20ml

  • Pearled Barley - 80ml

  • Fresh Chilli - 1

  1. Beef

    Place a pot over high heat and lightly add cooking spray. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and roughly chop.

  2. BABY MARROW

    Return the pot to medium heat. Cook the baby marrows until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot.

  3. SOUP

    Cut the Leeks in half lengthways, rinse thoroughly, and cut into thin rounds. Return the pot to medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. Fry the leeks, the carrots, the thyme sprigs, and the celery until lightly golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the stock mix, the barley, the beef, and 1.5L [2L]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until the barley is cooked through, 30-35 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the thyme sprigs and season.

  4. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the soup and garnish with the chilli (to taste) and top with the charred baby marrow. Get warm, Chef!

  • Beef Strips - 450g

  • Baby Marrow - 300g

  • Leeks - 300g

  • Carrot - 360g

  • Fresh Thyme - 8g

  • Celery Stalks - 3

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Stock Mix - 30ml

  • Pearled Barley - 120ml

  • Fresh Chillies - 2

  1. Beef

    Place a pot over high heat and lightly add cooking spray. Pat the Beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and roughly chop.

  2. BABY MARROW

    Return the pot to medium heat. Cook the baby marrows until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot.

  3. SOUP

    Cut the Leeks in half lengthways, rinse thoroughly, and cut into thin rounds. Return the pot to medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. Fry the leeks, the carrots, the thyme sprigs, and the celery until lightly golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the stock mix, the barley, the beef, and 1.5L [2L]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until the barley is cooked through, 30-35 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the thyme sprigs and season.

  4. DINNER IS READY

    Bowl up the soup and garnish with the chilli (to taste) and top with the charred baby marrow. Get warm, Chef!

  • Beef Strips - 600g

  • Baby Marrow - 400g

  • Leeks - 400g

  • Carrot - 480g

  • Fresh Thyme - 10g

  • Celery Stalks - 4

  • Garlic Cloves - 2

  • Stock Mix - 40ml

  • Pearled Barley - 160ml

  • Fresh Chillies - 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Winter Beef & Barley Soup?

The preparation time for Winter Beef & Barley Soup with leeks & baby marrow is between 25 and 45 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Winter Beef & Barley Soup with leeks & baby marrow?

The total time required to make Winter Beef & Barley Soup with leeks & baby marrow is between 40 and 60 minutes.

How many servings does Winter Beef & Barley Soup provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Winter Beef & Barley Soup?

Baby Marrow, Beef, Beef Strips, Carrot, Celery Stalk/s, Celery Stalks, Fresh Chilli, Fresh Chillies, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Leeks, Pearled Barley, Stock Mix

What is the nutritional information of Winter Beef & Barley Soup?

Calories: 470, Carbs: 63 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 45.1 grams, Sugar: 13 grams, Salt: 354.6 grams

How do I prepare Winter Beef & Barley Soup?

DINNER IS READY: Bowl up the soup and garnish with the chilli (to taste) and top with the charred baby marrow. Get warm, Chef! SOUP: Cut the leeks in half lengthways, rinse thoroughly, and cut into thin rounds. Return the pot to medium-high heat and lightly add cooking spray. Fry the leeks, the carrots, the thyme sprigs, and the celery until lightly golden, 6-8 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Mix in the stock mix, the barley, the beef, and 500ml [1L]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer until the barley is cooked through, 25-30 minutes. Remove from the heat and discard the thyme sprigs and season. BABY MARROW: Return the pot to medium heat. Cook the baby marrows until golden, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot. BEEF: Place a pot over high heat and lightly add cooking spray. Pat the beef strips dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the beef until browned, 20-30 seconds (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and roughly chop.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Winter Beef & Barley Soup?

Baby Marrow, Beef, Beef Strips, Carrot, Celery Stalk/s, Celery Stalks, Fresh Chilli, Fresh Chillies, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Leeks, Pearled Barley, Stock Mix

How many calories does Winter Beef & Barley Soup have?

470 calories

How much fat content does Winter Beef & Barley Soup have?

grams

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