Cheesy Beef and Barley Soup Bowl

Ingredients

• •1 lb beef, ground
• •1/2 cup pearl barley, quick-cooking
• •4 cups beef broth
• •1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• •1 tsp chili powder
• •1 tsp garlic powder
• •1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• •1/2 cup croutons

Directions

1. 1Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until no pink remains.
2. 2Drain excess fat, then stir in chili powder and garlic powder.
3. 3Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil over high heat.
4. 4Stir in quick-cooking pearl barley and kidney beans; reduce heat to medium.
5. 5Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until barley is tender.
6. 6Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheddar and croutons.

💡 Quick-cook barley continues absorbing liquid after the soup leaves heat; stop with a little extra broth if you expect leftovers.

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