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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
		 
	
	
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	Louie's Fresh Market Recipes
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