Beef Barley Soup (meatless)

Portion Size: 2 cups (3oz. meat, 1 starch, vegetable, plus broth)

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 ½ Pounds meatless  beef, chunks
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons flour
1 cup celery, dicedWashed, trimmed and diced
1 large onion, dicedWashed, peeled and diced
2 cups carrots, Washed, peeled and sliced  
1 cup potatoes Washed, peeled and diced
1 cup peas, frozen
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 Tablespoon basil
1/4 cup parsley flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 16-ounce can reduced salt diced tomatoes
8 cups low sodium vegan beef broth(contains yeast) 

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large stock pot, heat oil. Add onions and cook until soft
2Sprinkle with flour.   
3Add beef chunk carrots, potatoes, parsley, basil, parsley, garlic powder, cumin, stewed tomatoes and broth.
4Heat on medium high to boil, stirring occasionally.  
5Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender. 
6Add peas just before serving simmer 5 minutes.   Check temperature.  Minimum 165 degree F. 
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth and GF flour. Use brown rice in place of barley. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates