Lakin/Thompson Recipes

Prime Rib and Barley Soup

"We always have prime rib for Christmas, and usually there is enough meat left over for soup. If you don't have prime rib laying around, you can use some roast beef"
Ingredients
  1. 2 lbs of cooked prime rib (cut into small chunks)
  2. 1 medium onion (diced)
  3. 3 carrots (diced)
  4. 3 - 4 garlic cloves
  5. 1 to 2 cups frozen green peas
  6. 12oz fresh mushrooms (sliced)
  7. 1 cup celery (diced)
  8. 1/2 to 3/4 cup barley
  9. 4 cups beef broth
  10. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  11. 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  12. 2 tbsps olive/canola oil or prime rib fat
  13. 1 tbsp oregano
  14. 1 cup of water
  15. 1 can of cream of mushroom soup (optional)
Preparation
  1. Brown onions, carrots, garlic, and celery in oil.
  2. Add broth and bring to a boil.
  3. Add meat, barley and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Add peas and mushrooms turn simmer for another 15 minutes.
  5. (optional) For a creamier soup add cream of mushroom soup with peas and mushrooms.
  6. Add red pepper flakes,salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

For uncooked lean beef - roll in flour and saute before adding onions etc.