Chili Soup
Servings
12servings
Servings
12servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Rinse barley.
  2. Add 3 cups water and simmer on low until cooked, around 45 minutes.
  3. Saute onions in olive oil until translucent.
  4. Add red pepper and saute until softened.
  5. Combine all ingredients, except hamburger and corn in large stock pot.
  6. Heat to lightly boiling.
  7. Meanwhile, roll hamburger into small balls, seasoning if desired.
  8. Drop meatballs into soup, and reduce heat to simmer.
  9. Let simmer until meatballs are cooked through.
  10. Use 2 or 3 cups beef broth to thin soup if desired.
  11. Drain and add barley when tender.
  12. A few minutes before serving, add frozen corn kernels.
  13. Adjust seasonings if desired.
  14. This is better the second day.
Recipe Notes

Cook the hamburger and drain before adding to the pot instead of meat balls if desired. Serve with hot sauce on the side.