Beef Barley Soup

Name: Beef Barley Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; ½ pound stew beef, cut into ½-inch pieces; 1 medium-size yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 2 medium carrots, cut into ¼-inch coins; 1 medium garlic clove, finely minced; 6 cups Rich Beef Stock or low-sodium canned beef broth; ¼ cup barley, rinsed; 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme; Parsley, for garnish