Hearty Beef, Mushroom and Pearl Barley Soup
Hearty Beef, Mushroom and Pearl Barley Soup brings together tender bites of beef, earthy mushrooms, and nutty barley in a rich, well-seasoned broth. Each spoonful is comforting and robust, perfect for a chilly evening or a cozy family dinner. The slow simmer melds flavors beautifully, yielding an old-fashioned, stick-to-your-ribs bowl that satisfies.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Beef, Mushroom and Pearl Barley Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 40
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Brown the beef stew meat in a large skillet over medium heat until fully browned, 5 to 7 minutes; move it to a large soup pot.
- 2
In the same skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat; cook and stir the onion, celery, and carrot in the hot oil until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add this vegetable mixture to the beef in the pot.
- 3
Pour the beef stock into the pot.
- 4
Stir the pearl barley into the stock.
- 5
Set the soup over medium-low heat, bring it to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is completely tender, about 2 hours.
- 6
Stir the mushrooms into the soup; cook 1 hour more.
- Calories 602.49 kcal High 30%
- Protein 25.5 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 84.84 g 31%
- Total Fat 19.5 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 4.5 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.59 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 1476.26 mg High 64%
- Dietary Fiber 14.91 g Good Source 53%
- Total Sugars 12.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 247.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 3.84 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 1118.73 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 157.21 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 9.28 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Beef, Mushroom and Pearl Barley Soup is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 3 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barley, Beef Stew Meat, Beef Stock, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 602.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Beef, Mushroom and Pearl Barley Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Beef Stew Meat, Beef Stock, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Beef, Mushroom and Pearl Barley Soup?
- About 3 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 602.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Beef, Mushroom and Pearl Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Hearty Beef, Mushroom and Pearl Barley Soup healthy?
- Hearty Beef, Mushroom and Pearl Barley Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 602.49 calories and 25.5 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1476.26 mg (64% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.5 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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