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Gordon Ramsay Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Beef Barley Soup Recipe
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Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Barley Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish featuring tender beef chuck simmered with vegetables, pearl barley, and aromatic herbs in a rich beef broth. This comforting soup balances the earthiness of barley with robust, savory flavors, elevated by red wine and Worcestershire sauce for depth.

Ingredients

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Beef and Broth

  • 2 lbs (908g) beef chuck, cubed
  • 3 tbsp (45g) olive oil
  • 6 cups (1.5L) low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tbsp (15g) Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme

Vegetables

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 4 carrots, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Additional Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (180ml) dry red wine
  • 1 cup (200g) pearled barley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup parsley, minced

Instructions

  1. Sear the Beef: Season the cubed beef chuck with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the dry red wine, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Reduce the wine by half, concentrating the flavor.
  4. Add Broth and Beef: Return the seared beef to the pot. Add low-sodium beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh thyme sprigs. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes to tenderize the beef.
  5. Cook Barley: Stir in the pearled barley, then simmer for an additional 45 to 60 minutes until the barley is tender and the soup has thickened to your liking.
  6. Season and Garnish: Adjust the soup’s consistency with extra broth or water if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove thyme sprigs. Stir in minced parsley just before serving to add freshness.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, roast beef bones and prepare a homemade stock to use as your base instead of store-bought broth.
  • If the soup becomes too greasy, chill it to allow fat to solidify and skim it off, or use an ice cube to attract and remove the fat.
  • Barley should be added only after the beef has simmered for at least 45 minutes to ensure it achieves the right texture without overcooking the meat.

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