Ultimate Beef Barley Soup: Hearty, Delicious & Easy!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
6 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsvegetable oil

  • 1 ½poundsboneless lean beef, cubed

  • 2teaspoonsgarlic powder

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • 6cupswater, divided

  • 3(10.5 ounce) cansbeef broth

  • 6mediumcarrots, chopped

  • 6mediumgreen onions, chopped

  • 4stalkscelery, chopped

  • 1cupbarley

  • ½cupchopped fresh parsley

  • 1teaspoondried thyme

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then transfer mixture to a slow cooker.

  2. Add a few tablespoons water to the skillet. Stir over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits with a spoon. Transfer liquid and browned bits to the slow cooker.

  3. Add remaining water, broth, carrots, green onions, celery, barley, and parsley. Cover and cook on Low until vegetables and barley are tender, 6 to 8 hours.

  4. Stir in thyme just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe10
Calories306
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g
23%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Cholesterol
46mg
15%
Sodium
615mg
27%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
7%
Dietary Fiber
5g
18%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
17g
33%
Vitamin C
9mg
10%
Calcium
56mg
4%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
566mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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