Comforting Beef Barley Slow Cooker Soup

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Comforting Beef Barley Slow Cooker Soup is a nourishing, non-vegetarian dish that’s perfect for busy days. This American classic combines tender beef soup bones with a medley of fresh vegetables and hearty barley, creating a rich, satisfying flavor profile that’s both filling and nutritious. Ideal for family dinners, this nearly fat-free soup is versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own or paired with thick-sliced homemade bread.

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Overview

This Hearty Beef Barley Slow Cooker Soup is a comforting and nearly fat-free dish, perfect for those busy days when you want a warm, satisfying meal without much effort. Using beef soup bones and a medley of vegetables, this soup is rich in flavor and nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a cozy family dinner.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 16

Cooking Time: 480 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Beef soup bones
• 2 Tablespoons kosher salt
• 5 Stalks celery
• 1 Whole onion, sliced
• 0.5 Teaspoon black pepper, ground
• 2 'Bouquet garni' spice balls
• 0.5 Pounds baby carrots
• 0.25 Cups fresh parsley, torn
• 11 Cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 Cup barley

Steps

1. Place beef bones in a large slow cooker. Add kosher salt, celery stalks, sliced onion, bouquet garni spice balls, ground black pepper, baby carrots, fresh torn parsley, and peeled garlic cloves.
2. Fill the slow cooker with hot water, leaving about 2 inches from the top. Cover and cook on high heat for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. After 6 hours, add the barley to the slow cooker. Continue cooking for an additional 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat can easily be removed from the bones.
4. Remove and discard the sliced onion, bouquet garni, celery, and fresh torn parsley from the soup.
5. Transfer the bones to a dish and carefully remove the meat, avoiding cartilage or gristle. Return the meat to the soup, stir well, and serve hot.

Enjoy this hearty and flavorful soup with a side of thick-sliced homemade bread for a complete meal!