Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup brings together tender cubes of beef, nutty barley, and a medley of carrots, green onions, and celery in a rich, deglazed broth. Aromatic thyme and fresh parsley lift the hearty flavors, making it a warming bowl perfect for chilly evenings or a comforting weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook6 hrs 10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then move the mixture to a slow cooker.
- 3
Pour a few tablespoons of water into the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring and scraping up any browned bits with a spoon. Pour the liquid and browned bits into the slow cooker.
- 4
Add the remaining water, broth, carrots, green onions, celery, barley, and parsley. Cover and cook on Low until the vegetables and barley are tender, 6 to 8 hours.
- 5
Stir in the thyme just before serving.
- Calories 350.57 kcal Moderate
- Protein 24.9 g Good Source
- Carbs 32.55 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.93 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.55 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.67 g High
- Cholesterol 69.44 mg High
- Sodium 477.59 mg High
- Fiber 10.89 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.11 g High
- Added Sugar 6.3 g Moderate
- Calcium 133.32 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.61 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1027.61 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 74.64 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 12.18 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 30 mins, serves 10, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Boneless Beef Short Ribs. Each serving provides about 350.57 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Boneless Beef Short Ribs, Carrot. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup?
- About 6 hrs 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 350.57 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
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