Hearty Beef Barley Soup

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless beef sirloin or top round steak, cut into 1 inch cubes

2 cups sliced mushrooms

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

2 cans (14 oz. each) beef broth

2 medium carrots, sliced

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed

generous dash pepper

1/2 cup quick-cooking barley

Directions:

Cook beef in nonstick saucepan until browned and juices evaporate, stirring often. Add mushrooms and garlic and cook until tender. Add broth, carrots, thyme and pepper. Heat to a boil. Stir in barley. Cover and cook over low heat 20 minutes or until barley is done.

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