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					Beef Barley Soup with Spinach
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
						
							
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					Yield: 6 servings
					
					Preparation Time: and Total Time: 2 to 2 1/4 hrs
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 2 1/2 | pounds | beef for stew, cut into 1- inch pieces | 
									
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											| 5 | cups | water | 
									
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											| 1 | package | (.9 to 1.32 ounce) dry onion mushroom soup mix | 
									
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											| 1 | teaspoon | dried thyme | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | 
									
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											| 1/4 | teaspoon | black pepper | 
									
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											| 1/2 | cup | medium pearled barley | 
									
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											| 4 | cups | loosely packed fresh baby spinach | 
									
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						Directions:
						Combine beef, water, soup mix, thyme, salt and pepper in stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 60 minutes.
Stir in barley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; continue simmering, covered, 45 minutes to 1 hour or until beef is fork-tender and barley is tender. 
Stir in spinach; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
					 
				
				
				
					
						
						Recipe courtesy of Cattlemen's Beef Board and National Cattlemen's Beef Association
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
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