Beef And Barley Soup Crock Pot Recipe

Ingredients for Beef And Barley Soup Crock Pot

• 28 ounces (1 can) of tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Dried Thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• Pepper to taste
• Red Wine
• Beef Broth
• Chicken Broth
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped green cabbage
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Pearl Barley
• Beef Stew Meat
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley

How to Make Beef And Barley Soup Crock Pot

1. Puree 28 ounces (1 can) of tomatoes in a food processor.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 large onion (chopped), 1.5 lbs beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes), 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
3. Sauté for 10-15 minutes, until the beef is browned.
4. Stir in 1/2 cup of red wine (optional).
5. Transfer the beef mixture to your slow cooker.
6. Stir in the pureed tomatoes, 4 cups of beef broth, 2 cups of vegetable broth, 1 cup chopped carrots, 1 cup chopped green cabbage, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 cup of pearl barley.
7. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Cook on low for 9-11 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the barley is cooked through.
9. Stir in 1/4 cup of fresh parsley before serving.