Mom’s Hearty Italian Beef and Barley Soup
Mom’s Hearty Italian Beef and Barley Soup is a cozy bowl brimming with tender chunks of beef, nutty pearl barley, and a mellow tomato base enriched by beef bouillon. The broth develops deep, homey flavors as it simmers, making it perfect for a chilly evening or a comforting family dinner. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every last spoonful.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a slow cooker, add the beef, water, bouillon, the onion, tomato sauce, barley, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Cover and cook on Low for 5 hours.
- Calories 330.22 kcal Moderate
- Protein 34.87 g Good Source
- Carbs 30.1 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.31 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.02 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 99.8 mg High
- Sodium 850.22 mg High
- Fiber 4.26 g Moderate
- Sugar 9.61 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 8.26 g Moderate
- Calcium 36.18 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.34 mg Good Source
- Potassium 145.5 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 18.59 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.48 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
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mom's Hearty Italian Beef and Barley Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Beef Bouillon, Chuck Roast, and Onion. Each serving provides about 330.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom’s Hearty Italian Beef and Barley Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Mom’s Hearty Italian Beef and Barley Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Beef Bouillon, Chuck Roast, Onion, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Mom’s Hearty Italian Beef and Barley Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Hearty Italian Beef and Barley Soup?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 330.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom’s Hearty Italian Beef and Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
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