Beef And Barley Vegetable Soup Recipe

This comforting Beef and Barley Vegetable Soup recipe is a family favorite, passed down and perfected! We've tweaked it to be lower in sodium without sacrificing flavor – perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a hearty weekend meal. Enjoy the rich broth, tender beef, and wholesome vegetables in this satisfying and healthy soup. Easily adaptable for slow cookers!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 140 mins
Calories 322.8 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef And Barley Vegetable Soup

  • Extra Lean Ground Beef (quantity not specified in recipe)
  • 1 large chopped onion
  • Tomatoes (quantity not specified in recipe)
  • Water (quantity not specified in recipe)
  • Beef Consomme (quantity not specified in recipe)
  • Tomato Soup (quantity not specified in recipe)
  • 2 chopped carrots
  • 2 chopped celery stalks
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 cup barley
  • 1 lb beef stew meat
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup chopped potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped green beans
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • salt to taste

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How to Make Beef And Barley Vegetable Soup

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown 1 lb beef stew meat over medium-high heat with 1 large chopped onion. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add 1 cup barley, 4 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred), 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 1 cup chopped potatoes, 1 cup chopped green beans, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1 bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through.
  4. Alternatively, after browning the beef and onion, transfer everything to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
  5. Before serving, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

14g

Carbs

10g