Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
Tender cubes of beef, barley, carrots, green onions, and celery come together in a rich beef broth with garlic, black pepper, thyme, and fresh parsley. The soup is hearty and nourishing, with a gently herbed, peppery flavor and satisfying barley, making it a comforting choice for a cold-weather lunch or dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook6 hrs 10 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 46
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
- 3
Add water to the skillet. Stir over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits with a spoon. Transfer the liquid and browned bits to the slow cooker.
- 4
Add remaining water, broth, carrots, green onions, celery, barley, and parsley. Cover and cook on Low until vegetables and barley are tender, 6 to 8 hours.
- 5
Stir in thyme just before serving.
- Calories 269.53 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 17.61 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 25.91 g 9%
- Total Fat 10.98 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.3 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.31 g High --
- Cholesterol 44.95 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 292.26 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 7.33 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 9.07 g --
- Added Sugars 6.32 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 43.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.48 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 482.64 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 19.43 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 5.24 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
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 14 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 269.53 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 14 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 14 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 269.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup healthy?
- Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 269.53 calories and 17.61 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 292.26 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.3 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.32 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic 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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