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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom’s Hearty Italian Beef and 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
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 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 333.64 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 35.04 g Good Source 70%
- Carbohydrate 30.1 g 11%
- Total Fat 8.6 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.07 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.05 mg High 33%
- Sodium 829.64 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 8.47 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 9.82 g --
- Added Sugars 8.26 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 39.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 4.38 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 182.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 23.4 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.02 mg Low Source 2%
- 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
- 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 333.64 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 333.64 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.
- Is Mom’s Hearty Italian Beef and Barley Soup healthy?
- Mom’s Hearty Italian Beef and Barley Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 333.64 calories and 35.04 g of protein, or 70% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 829.64 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.07 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.26 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes 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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