The Humpherys Family

Beef Barley Soup

Source  Taste of Home
Recipe Added:  4/1/2012
1/2 lb lean ground beef
2 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tsp flour
3 cans beef broth
2 medium carrots, sliced
 1 large potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 tsp pepper
1/8 tsp salt
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
1 can evaporated milk
2 Tbsp tomato paste
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir the beef, mushrooms, celery and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Stir in the carrots, potato, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until barley is tender. Whisk in milk and tomato paste; heat through.
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