Beef Barley Soup

Ingredients

• 1 small yellow or white sweet onion (or half a large one)
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 4 to 6 ounces of beef tenderloin tips
• 1 cup beef stock (no or low sodium)
• 5 cups water
• 0.5 cups pearl barley, washed under cold water
• Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Peel and dice onion.
2. Peel and dice (or press) garlic.
3. Sauté onion and garlic until tender.
4. Add beef tenderloin tips and brown on all sides.
5. Gradually add beef broth and water.
6. Add pearl barley.
7. Grind fresh black pepper into the soup (about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp, to taste).
8. Bring to a boil.
9. Reduce to a simmer and cover tightly.
10. Cook at least 3 hours, until barley is tender.
11. Serve with garlic toast and salad.

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