Mexican Sliced Steak And Barley Soup Recipes

LINDA'S OXTAIL AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute oxtails in the hot oil, turning until browned on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Transfer oxtails to a large Dutch oven or soup pot. Add water, bouillon, sazon, parsley, garlic, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 1 hour. Add more water if necessary.
• Remove oxtails to a plate to cool. Skim the grease off the surface of the soup, using a gravy separator if desired. Add potatoes, tomatoes, parsnip, mushrooms, onion, barley, celery, carrot, and bay leaves to the soup. Bring to a boil; lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• While the vegetables are cooking, cut as much meat as possible off the oxtail bones. Add the chopped meat and the bones back to the soup. Simmer for another 20 minutes. Remove bones and bay leaves from the soup before serving.

PLAZA III STEAK SOUP

Steps:

• Brown and drain ground chuck. Par boil onions, celery and carrots. Melt butter in a 2-quart pan and add flour. Mix well. Add water, stir until thickened. Add pepper, beef base and tomatoes. Cook one minute more, stirring constantly. Add Kitchen Bouquet, all other vegetables and ground chuck. Cook on medium heat 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Soup may be frozen for later use.)

PLAZA III STEAK SOUP - COPYCAT

Steps:

• Melt butter in stock pot.
• Blend in flour to make a smooth paste.
• Gradually add hot water a little at a time.
• Whisking it smooth as you go.
• Simmer until smooth.
• Sauté beef in a large skillet and drain off fat Add meat, bouillon, all vegetables and seasonings to saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are cooked.

FLAVORFUL MEXICAN CHICKEN & BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In large Dutch oven, boil water, boullion, garlic and onion.
• Add zucchini and carrots, boiling until soft.
• Add corn, kidney beans, and black beans. Bring to a boil.
• Add chili powder and cumin to taste. Let boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add cilantro to soup and stir.
• Finally, add barley. Simmer soup for 15 minutes, or until barley is soft.
• Taste soup -- adjust seasonings as you wish -- adding more chili powder, cayenne, or cumin if you like it more spicy. Can add water if you desire less zing.
• Serve in soup bowls, adding fresh cilantro to the top, with shredded cheddar cheese, OR a dollop of sour cream in the center.