Description
Jamie Oliver’s hearty beef and vegetable soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending tender meat and fresh seasonal produce. Rich broth and perfectly seasoned ingredients promise a warm, satisfying meal that connects home cooks with classic British culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) diced stewing steak
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) pearl barley
- 2 liters (8.4 cups) organic beef stock
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 red onion
- 2 carrots
- 3 sticks of celery
- 1 fresh bay leaf
- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary
Flavor Enhancers and Seasonings:
- 1 large knob of unsalted butter
- Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 1 tablespoon Marmite
- 1 splash of Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the protein by gently melting butter (4 tablespoons or 56 grams) in a spacious skillet over medium-temperature setting. Introduce a light drizzle of olive oil and carefully sear the meat until achieving a delicate golden-brown exterior on all surfaces.
- Enhance the flavor profile by incorporating Marmite and Worcestershire sauce. Elevate the heat to maximum and continuously agitate the mixture until liquid components completely evaporate.
- Transform root vegetables by meticulously peeling and dicing onions, carrots, and celery into uniform pieces. Introduce these aromatics into the skillet alongside a fragrant bay leaf and fresh rosemary sprig. Reduce heat and allow ingredients to soften gradually under a covered lid.
- Create a robust texture by sprinkling flour (2 tablespoons or 15 grams) into the vegetable mixture. Allow one minute for flour to integrate. Gently pour beef stock (3 cups or 720 milliliters), seasoning comprehensively with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
- Initiate final cooking phase by bringing liquid to a vigorous boil, then transitioning to a gentle simmer. Incorporate pearl barley (1/2 cup or 100 grams) and allow ingredients to meld together for approximately 60 minutes. Extract bay leaf and rosemary sprig. Use an immersion blender to partially puree, maintaining a rustic, textured consistency.
Notes
- Freeze extra portions in airtight containers for convenient, ready-to-heat meals during busy weeks.
- Mix and match vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference for endless flavor variations.
- Invest in grass-fed beef to enhance the soup’s natural, rich meaty essence and nutritional value.
- Gently simmer ingredients to allow flavors to develop and create a deeply satisfying taste experience.
- Roughly blend portions of the soup to maintain a rustic texture with delightful vegetable chunks.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs like rosemary just before serving to boost aromatic complexity and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg