Lean Bison & Barley Soup with Green Peas

INGREDIENTS

12 oz

bison top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

4 1/2 tsp

canola oil, divided

1/4 tsp

kosher salt

1/4 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2

large shallots, minced

3/4 cup

diced celery

3/4 cup

diced carrots

1 tsp

dried thyme

3/4 cup

pearl barley

5 1/4 cups

99% fat-free beef broth

3/4 cup

water

3/4 cup

frozen green peas

1/4 cup

plus 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley

Freshly ground black pepper,