Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['dairy_free'], recipe: trim beef of fat, thinly slice, and saute in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until lightly seared. place in a large soup pot along with stock, bay leaf, and thyme. bring to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes. remove bay leaf. pre-heat broiler. ladle soup into 6 individual deep bowls. top with french bread, sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon parmesan cheese. place under broiler to brown the cheese. serve at once.

Target recipe: place the first 10 ingredients in a soup kettle. bring to a boil, then simmer for about 3 hours. skim soup until clear while simmering. remove soup bone; add all remaining vegetables and simmer for about 30 minutes longer. let soup stand for about 15 minutes before serving. note: normally i don't care for barley, but this soup is truly delicious. i love making homemade soups and bread on cold wintry days.