Lean Bison & Barley Soup With Green Peas
A hearty and comforting Bison Barley Soup that is packed with tender bison sirloin, flavorful vegetables, and pearl barley. This wholesome soup is perfect for chilly days, with a rich broth that will warm you from the inside out. Enjoy the satisfying flavors of this nutritious and filling dish, topped off with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant touch.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 12 oz. bison top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4 1/2 tsp canola oil, divided
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 large shallots, minced
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 3/4 cup diced carrots
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
- 5 1/4 cups 99% fat-free beef broth
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup frozen green peas
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat 3 teaspoons canola in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the cubed bison meat, salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and add 1½ teaspoon canola to the pan. Add chopped shallot, celery, and carrots, along with the dried thyme. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are just tender, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Stir in barley, beef broth, water and bison meat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and let simmer until barley is tender, about 60 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and heat for additional 5 minutes. Taste and season with additional ground pepper, if desired. Stir in chopped parsley and serve.
Yield
Serves 4.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 of Recipe
- Calories: 288.6 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 38.6 g
- Protein Content: 17.5 g
- Fat Content: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol Content: 16.9 mg
- Sodium Content: 240 mg
- Fiber Content: 8.4 g
- Sugar Content: 3.2 g
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