Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    6 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    6 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    10 People
  • VIEWS
    711

Embrace the warmth of a hearty Beef Barley Soup, simmered to perfection in your slow cooker. Chock-full of tender beef, nutty barley, and a medley of garden vegetables, this comforting soup is an effortless way to bring a taste of rustic goodness to your table.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    46 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    17 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    615 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Gather all of your fresh ingredients, ensuring they're prepped and ready to go.

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Recipe View Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef and sauté until browned on all sides (approximately 5 minutes). Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then transfer the browned beef to a slow cooker.

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Recipe View Deglaze the skillet by adding a few tablespoons of water to the still-warm pan. Stir over medium heat, scraping up any flavorful browned bits clinging to the bottom. Transfer this rich liquid and the browned bits to the slow cooker, adding depth to the soup's broth.

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Recipe View Add the remaining water, beef broth, chopped carrots, green onions, celery, barley, and parsley to the slow cooker. Ensure all ingredients are well combined.

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Recipe View Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beef is exceptionally tender and the barley has plumped up beautifully and the vegetables are easily pierced with a fork.

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Recipe View Just before serving, stir in the dried thyme to infuse the soup with its aromatic essence. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

For an even richer flavor, consider searing the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Pearl barley works best in this recipe and holds its shape well during the long cooking time.
Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms, potatoes, or turnips to customize the soup to your liking.
This soup tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to meld together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water and stir it into the soup during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 237 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Tomas Hahn

    This soup is so easy to make and tastes amazing! My family devoured it.

  • Zoila Toy

    I love that I can just set it and forget it. Perfect for busy weeknights.

  • Clara Wuckert

    I added some diced potatoes and it was even more filling. Great recipe!

  • Sydnie Ankunding

    I appreciate the tip about adding a bay leaf. It made a noticeable difference in the flavor.

  • Stefanie Green

    The beef was so tender, and the barley was perfectly cooked. Delicious!

  • Estefania Keeling

    I used a different type of barley and it worked great! Very versatile recipe.

  • Jany Jones

    This is now a staple in our house during the colder months. Thank you for sharing!

  • Ara Mills

    I tried it with lamb instead of beef and it was phenomenal!

  • Lee Schimmel

    The flavor is fantastic, especially after simmering all day. I will definitely make this again.

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