Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

If you’re looking for a hearty, comforting soup that’s perfect for a cozy night in, then you’ll love this Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup Recipe. Made with tender beef, nutritious veggies, and flavorful barley, this soup is both healthy and delicious. Plus, it’s super easy to make in your Instant Pot, so you can have a warm bowl of soup on the table in no time.

Ingredients

For this recipe, you’ll need:

• 1 pound beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup barley
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

Here’s how to make this delicious soup:

1. Press the “saute” button on your Instant Pot and add the olive oil.
2. When the oil is hot, add the beef and brown it on all sides.
3. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and saute for a few minutes.
4. Add the barley, beef broth, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
5. Give everything a good stir.
6. Close the lid and make sure the valve is set to “sealing.”
7. Press the “manual” button and set the time for 25 minutes.
8. When the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
9. After 10 minutes, carefully turn the valve to “venting” to release any remaining pressure.
10. Open the lid and give the soup a good stir.
11. Remove the bay leaf.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Variations

This recipe is super versatile, so feel free to make it your own! Here are some variations you can try:

• Use different types of meat, such as lamb or pork.
• Add different veggies, such as mushrooms or potatoes.
• Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth and omitting the meat.
• Add some spice with red pepper flakes or hot sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Cooking Time, Course, Cuisine, Serving People, and Calories in kcal

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