Crockpot Beef and Barley Soup for Cozy Comfort Food Nights

Enjoy the comforting warmth of Crockpot Beef and Barley Soup, a delightful dish perfect for chilly evenings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 15

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

2 pounds Beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cups Beef broth homemade or low-sodium
2 tablespoons Tomato paste

For the Veggies

2 cups Carrots chopped
1 cup Celery chopped
1 cup Onions finely chopped
3 cloves Garlic minced

For the Barley

1 cup Barley hulled preferred

Seasoning and Herbs

1 teaspoon Thyme fresh or dried
2 leaves Bay leaves
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Crockpot

Method

Preparation

Cut the beef into 1-inch cubes and season generously with salt and pepper.
Dice the carrots, celery, and onions, and mince the garlic.

Cooking

Rinse the barley under cold water to remove excess starch.
Optional: Sear the beef in a skillet for 3-4 minutes until browned.
In the crockpot, layer the beef, vegetables, rinsed barley, and seasonings.
Pour in the beef broth and add tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves.
Cover and set the crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving; remove bay leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite vegetables for a personal touch.

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