Beef Barley Soup
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into small cubes 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled and diced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 6 cups beef broth 1 cup pearl barley 1/2 teaspoon … Read more