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Gordon Ramsay Beef Barley Soup Recipe: A Hearty Comfort Food Classic

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks

  • 3/4 cup pearl barley

  • 2 carrots, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 8 cups beef stock

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Season and sear beef until browned; set aside.

  • Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft; add garlic.

  • Deglaze with wine if using.

  • Return beef to pot with stock, barley, and herbs.

  • Simmer covered 60–75 minutes until beef is tender and barley is cooked.

  • Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Notes

  • Skim excess fat while cooking for a cleaner broth.

  • Add extra stock if soup thickens upon reheating.

  • Freezer-friendly up to 3 months.

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