Beef Barley Vegetable Soup
Beef Barley Vegetable Soup is a hearty slow-cooker classic with tender chuck roast, nutty barley, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a tomato-rich broth. Each spoonful is savory and satisfying, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the chuck roast in a slow cooker.
- 2
Cook on High until tender, 4 to 5 hours.
- 3
Add the barley and the bay leaf during the last hour of cooking.
- 4
Remove the meat and chop it into bite-size pieces.
- 5
Discard the bay leaf.
- 6
Set the beef, broth, and barley aside.
- 7
Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat.
- 8
Saute the carrots, celery, onion, and frozen mixed vegetables until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 9
Add the water, stewed tomatoes, beef bouillon cubes, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the beef-barley-broth mixture.
- 10
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes.
- 11
Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Calories 364.17 kcal Moderate
- Protein 33.42 g Good Source
- Carbs 34.49 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.65 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.31 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 89.8 mg High
- Sodium 3224.88 mg High
- Fiber 9.94 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.25 g High
- Added Sugar 3.96 g Moderate
- Calcium 130.74 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.61 mg Good Source
- Potassium 792.17 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 190.43 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 12.42 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Beef Barley Vegetable Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 35 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 364.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Beef Barley Vegetable Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Beef Barley Vegetable Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Beef Barley Vegetable Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Beef Barley Vegetable Soup?
- About 4 hrs 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 364.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Beef Barley Vegetable Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.
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