Grandpa’s Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup
This traditional-style soup combines tender beef, earthy dried mushrooms, and pearl barley in a rich beef broth. Fresh parsley and dill add a clean herbal note, while salt and pepper keep the flavor simple and warming. Serve it on chilly days as a hearty lunch or comforting dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandpa’s Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 57
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine barley and 2 1/2 cups water in a bowl; cover and let soak overnight. Combine dried mushrooms and 1/2 cup water in a bowl; cover and let soak overnight.
- 2
Place the chuck roast in a large stockpot over medium heat; cover the roast with 5 quarts water. Bring the water to a boil, skimming any foam off the surface. Boil the roast until the foam no longer forms on the water, about 15 minutes. Pour the barley, mushrooms, and the water from both bowls into the stockpot; stir in the parsley, dill, broth, salt, and pepper. Return the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring every hour, until soup has reduced to desired thickness, 4 to 6 hours.
- 3
Remove large pieces of beef from the soup; trim and discard fat. Cut remaining meat into bite-sized pieces and return them to the soup.
- 4
Bring to a boil and skim off any foam from the surface.
- 5
Boil until no more foam forms on the surface, about 15 minutes.
- 6
Add the barley, mushrooms, and the soaking liquids from both bowls to the stockpot; stir in the parsley, dill, broth, salt, and pepper.
- 7
Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring every hour, until the soup reduces to the desired thickness, 4 to 6 hours.
- 8
Remove the large pieces of beef from the soup; trim off and discard the fat.
- 9
Cut the remaining meat into bite-sized pieces and return it to the soup.
- Calories 527.84 kcal High 26%
- Protein 47.29 g Good Source 95%
- Carbohydrate 65.44 g 24%
- Total Fat 9.36 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.32 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.25 mg High 37%
- Sodium 341.76 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 20.27 g Good Source 72%
- Total Sugars 29.15 g --
- Added Sugars 28.76 g High 58%
- Calcium 49.8 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 6.95 mg Good Source 39%
- Potassium 112.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 20.75 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.89 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
About This Recipe
Grandpa's Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup is a Jewish dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 15 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barley, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Chuck Roast. Each serving provides about 527.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandpa’s Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup?
- It is a Jewish soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Grandpa’s Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Chuck Roast, Dried Mushroom. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Grandpa’s Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup?
- Explore these Jewish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grandpa’s Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup?
- About 6 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 527.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandpa’s Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Grandpa’s Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup healthy?
- Grandpa’s Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 527.84 calories and 47.29 g of protein, or 95% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 341.76 mg (15% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.32 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 28.76 g (58% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Celery, 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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