Step 1

If you have the Ace Plus  Blender, make these adjustments: Allow soup program to complete in step In step 2, stir steak and barley into blender, then select soup program 1 (for chunky soups) a second time. Pause program occasionally to stir ingredients that have settled to base of blender jar. Once program has completed, season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle individual portions with parsley and serve.

Step 2

Microwave mushrooms, onion, tomato paste, oil, garlic, thyme, and pepper in bowl, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes; transfer to Ace blender along with broth, carrot, and soy sauce. Lock lid in place, then select soup program 1 (for chunky soups).

Step 3

Pause program once preheating ends (countdown timer will display 20 minutes). Carefully remove lid and stir in steak and barley. Return lid and resume program. Once program has completed, season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle individual portions with parsley and serve.