Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup
A hearty and comforting soup combining tender beef, vegetables, and pearl barley, cooked quickly in an Instant Pot for maximum flavor and convenience.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 ribs celery (chopped)
- 3 carrots chopped into ½-inch thick rounds
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¾ cup pearl barley (rinsed)
Chopped fresh parsley (for serving)
Instructions
- Sauté beef in olive oil until browned, then remove.
- Cook vegetables until softened, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Deglaze with 1 cup of beef broth, then add remaining ingredients and browned beef. Stir well.
- Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes. Quick release remaining pressure.
- Remove bay leaves, adjust seasonings, and serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the soup sit for a few hours before serving.