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Gordon Ramsay Beef Barley Soup

Gordon Ramsay Beef Barley Soup: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Gordon Ramsay Beef Barley Soup, a hearty blend of beef, barley, and vegetables that warms your soul.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1.5 pounds Beef Chuck or stew meat
  • 1 cup Pearl Barley can be replaced with quinoa for gluten-free
  • 1 medium Onion diced, yellow or white
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 large Carrots diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced, optional
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms sliced, button or cremini
  • 6 cups Beef Broth homemade is ideal
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or fresh chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme can use fresh thyme
  • 1 Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • to taste Salt and Pepper adjust for preference
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • to garnish Fresh Parsley or chives as an alternative

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the beef chuck and sear for 5-7 minutes until browned, then set aside.
  3. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery in the same pot for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  4. Stir in the garlic and mushrooms, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavors.
  6. Return the browned beef to the pot and combine.
  7. Pour in the beef broth, pearl barley, thyme, and bay leaf, stirring to mix.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
  10. Remove bay leaf, ladle soup into bowls, and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop and add broth if needed.

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