Beef Barley Soup

Adapted from https://www.facebook.com/groups/minnesotapage/permalink/4416736028550653/

Debi Koolick's recipe

Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS

5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
a couple of carrots, sliced thin
a couple of stalks of celery, sliced thin
3.5 cups of beef stew meat
8 cups of beef broth
1 can diced tomatoes
a little less than a cup of barley
1 package of good quality beef gravy mix
a splash of Worcestershire sauce
a couple of tablespoons of red wine
2 bay leaves, removed before serving

STEPS

1) Place all ingredients in a large soup pot. Boil, then simmer on low heat for 45 minutes

2) Check barley doneness. Whole grain barley may take as long as an hour to reach desired softness.