Beef Barley Soup
Ingredient :
1 lb (450 g) beef stew meat, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2–3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup pearl barley
6 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
