Beef Barley Soup Meal (for 4)

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of Grass Fed Beef cubes
• 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
• 10 cups of beef broth
• 1 tsp of sea salt
• 1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp of fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 pound of fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 yellow onions, sliced
• 6 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 cups of potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 1 cup of barley

Directions: 

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sear the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, approximately 5 to 7 minutes total. 
2. Set the beef aside and saute the garlic and onions for 5 minutes or until softened. Deglaze the saucepan with the beef broth. 
3. Add the beef and remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until the barley is tender. 
4. Remove the bay leaves before serving.