Uma jornada por sopas reconfortantes: 10 receitas saudáveis para todas as estações

Ingredients:
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup barley (pearled or hulled)
6 cups beef broth
2 cups water
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 bay leaves
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Directions:
Brown the Beef:
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set it aside.
Sauté Vegetables:
In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Combine Ingredients:
Return the beef to the pot. Stir in the barley, beef broth, water, diced tomatoes, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Simmer:
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the soup simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked. Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary.
Add Peas:
If using, stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Serve:
Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
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