Black Barley Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp grape seed oil
• 2 cups diced stewing beef
• 1 cup onion , chopped
• 1/2 cup carrots , chopped
• 1/2 cup celery , sliced
• 1 tbsp garlic , finely chopped
• 1 tsp rosemary , finely chopped
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 3/4 cup black barley , rinsed
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp beef base
• 10 cups water
• 2 tsp ultrasperse 3
• 1/2 cup parsley , finely chopped

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add the beef and onion and sauté until the beef is seared.
2. Add the carrots, celery, garlic, rosemary, cajun seasoning, black barley and sauté for 4 minutes.
3. Add the balsamic vinegar and beef base and sauté for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the cold water and ultrasperse 3 and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the beef and barley are tender, about 45 minutes.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve.