Cabbage Beef Barley Soup

  • 2 tsp/10 ml vegetable oil

  • 1 tsp/5 ml minced garlic

  • 1 cup/250 ml chopped onions

  • 1 cup/250 ml chopped carrots

  • 1/2 cup/125 ml chopped celery

  • 8 oz/225 g boneless inside round steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

  • 4 cups/1 litre shredded cabbage

  • 1 can (19 oz./540 ml.) tomatoes, pureed

  • 4 cups/1 litre beef or chicken stock

  • 1 cup/250 ml peeled diced potatoes

  • 1/4 cup/60 ml barley

  • 1-1/2 tsp/7.5 ml caraway seeds

In large non-stick saucepan sprayed with vegetable spray, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onions, carrots, celery and steak; cook for 5 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Add cabbage. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes, or until cabbage wilts.

Add tomatoes, stock, potatoes, barley and caraway; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until barley is tender.

Compliments of Bayview Organic Farm!
www.bayvieworganicfarm.com