Dilly Beef Barley Soup
My mother and grandmother were wonderful cooks who taught me to create foods that were both attractive and full-flavored. This soup from Mom meets those requirements nicely.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup dried baby lima beans
- 1/2 cup dried yellow split peas
- 1/2 cup dried green split peas
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 celery ribs, sliced
- 3 quarts water
- 2 pounds boneless beef short ribs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 3/4 cup medium pearl barley
- 5 chicken bouillon cubes
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
