Kate's Hearty Beef and Barley Soup

Directions
Preparation:30min  ›  Cook:3hours  ›  Ready in:3hours30min 

1. Either soak barley overnight or cook for 15 minutes as directed.
2. Finely Dice onions and garlic then cube vegetables.
3. Use a fairly deep fry Pan. Cut Chuck steak (bone on) into good size pieces and brown in olive oil. Put aside.
4. In the same pan: Saute onion and garlic until soft then add paprika. and stir in.
5. Add cubed vegetables to soften then add Tomato paste.Cook for about 5 minutes.
6. While vegetables are cooking, In a large pot put in beef stock and water and bring to a simmer.
7. Transfer Meat and vegetables into pot and cook very slowly on medium heat for 3 hours. Skimming 2 or 3 times.
8. Take Meat out of pot and remove all bone and gristle. Shred meat and put back in the pot and stir through.
9. Serve with crusty bread for a hearty meal.

Make ahead

soak barley overnight.