Rustic Beef Barley Comfort Soup

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Rustic Beef Barley Comfort Soup warms up your soul with a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. This non-vegetarian American classic features tender beef, nutritious barley, and a colorful array of vegetables, all simmered to perfection with aromatic herbs. Ideal for meal prep, this soup is versatile enough to be served as a main course or a side dish.

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Overview

This Hearty Herb-Infused Beef Barley Slow Cooker Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. With tender beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of vegetables, this soup is elevated with aromatic herbs and a rich broth, making it a family favorite.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

None specified

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 10

Cooking Time: 390 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 1.5 Pounds (lb) boneless lean beef, cubed
• 3 Whole garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) kosher salt
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) ground black pepper
• 2 Quarts (qt) beef broth
• 6 Medium carrots, sliced
• 1 Large yellow onion, minced
• 4 Stalks celery, sliced
• 1 Cup barley
• 0.5 Cup fresh parsley, torn
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) dried thyme
• 2 Whole bay leaves
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Cube beef bouillon

Steps

1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and prepare them as specified.
2. Brown the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed beef and sauté until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine. Transfer the beef mixture to a slow cooker.
3. Deglaze the Skillet: Add a few tablespoons of beef broth to the skillet. Stir over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits with a spoon. Pour this liquid into the slow cooker.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the remaining beef broth, carrots, onion, celery, barley, parsley, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon cube to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
5. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables and barley are tender.
6. Finish with Herbs: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the dried thyme. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
7. Serve: Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread on the side.

Enjoy your homemade Rustic Beef Barley Comfort Soup!