Ground Beef and Barley Soup

Step 1

Cook the beef in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, before setting it aside and reserving 1 tablespoon of grease in the pan to cook the veggies in.

Step 2

Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until tender, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 3

Add the garlic, thyme, rosemary, paprika and tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

Step 4

Add the broth, tomatoes, beef, barley, bay leaves, balsamic vinegar, worcestershire sauce and fish sauce, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the barley is tender, about 20-30 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the bay leaves, season with salt and pepper to taste, add the parsley and enjoy!