beef barley soup recipe

Sure! Here’s a hearty and comforting beef barley soup recipe for you: Ingredients: 1 lb beef (top round steak, chuck roast, or short ribs), cut into 1/2-inch cubes 2 tbsp canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups beef broth (preferably low-sodium) 2 cups water 1 cup pearl barley 1 bay leaf 1 tsp dried thyme Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup frozen peas Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish