Beef Barley Soup

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 6 cups beef stock
• 1/2 cup uncooked barley
• 1/2 cup turnip, diced
• 1/2 cup carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup potato, peeled and diced
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2-3 dashes of black pepper

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute ground beef, onion, and garlic.

Transfer beef mixture to a large saucepan. Add beef stock and barley. Simmer for 15 minutes. Skim occassionally.

Add turnip, carrot, potato, tomato paste, thyme, and pepper. Stir to blend. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Salt to taste. Serve with crusty bread.

• source: Cheap Thrills Cuisine
• keywords: soup, ground beef
• ratings: Liz-?, Tom-?, Kyle-?, Skylar-?
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