Beef & Barley Soup

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add barley, broth, water, tomatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until the beef and barley are tender, about 1 hour.
5. Enjoy!

Optional: you can add additional vegetables such as potatoes, peas, or green beans to the soup if you’d like. You can also adjust the seasonings to taste.