Grandpa’s Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup
Grandpa’s Hearty Beef, Mushroom & Barley Soup blends tender chuck roast with earthy dried mushrooms and chewy pearl barley for a richly flavored, comforting bowl. Fresh dill and parsley lift the deep beefy broth with herbal brightness, making it perfect for cozy dinners or warming weekend lunches on chilly days.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Combine barley with 2 1/2 cups water in a bowl; cover and soak overnight.
- 2
Combine dried mushrooms with 1/2 cup water in a bowl; cover and soak overnight.
- 3
Set the chuck roast in a large stockpot over medium heat; add 5 quarts water to cover.
- 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 176.11 kcal Moderate
- Protein 15.37 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.17 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.31 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.76 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 37.41 mg Moderate
- Sodium 349.7 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.98 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.44 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.31 g Moderate
- Calcium 39.57 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.14 mg Moderate
- Potassium 112.43 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 20.62 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.92 mg Low Source
- 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
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 176.11 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 176.11 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.
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