Best 7 Beef And Barley Soup Iv Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty goodness of beef and barley soup, a classic comfort food that warms the soul on chilly days. This versatile soup offers endless possibilities for customization, allowing you to tailor it to your preferences. From the traditional Scottish version to modern variations with a twist, discover a world of flavors in this comprehensive article.

In the heart of Scotland, the classic beef and barley soup showcases the finest local produce. Barley, a staple grain in Scottish cuisine, lends a delightful chewy texture and nutty flavor to the broth. Generous chunks of beef, slow-cooked until fall-apart tender, add richness and depth to the soup. Accompanied by a symphony of vegetables, including carrots, celery, and onions, this soup embodies the rustic charm of Scottish cooking.

Across the pond, American interpretations of beef and barley soup introduce new and exciting flavors. Ground beef, a popular choice for its convenience and affordability, replaces the traditional beef chunks, while pearl barley adds a substantial bite to the soup. Robust vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and peas contribute a medley of textures and colors, creating a vibrant and flavorful broth.

The article also explores creative twists on the classic beef and barley soup. For a hearty and protein-packed meal, try the beef and barley stew with red wine, where succulent beef cubes are braised in a rich red wine sauce, infusing the soup with a delightful depth of flavor. Alternatively, the beef and barley soup with mushrooms and thyme offers a delightful umami experience, as earthy mushrooms and aromatic thyme elevate the soup to new heights of deliciousness.

Whether you prefer the traditional Scottish recipe, the American variations, or the innovative twists, this article provides a diverse collection of beef and barley soup recipes to suit every palate. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the timeless flavors of this comforting classic.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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I love this recipe because it's so easy to prepare. It allows me time to play with my two children - Avery, 4, and Sarah, 2 - or work on craft projects. I usually serve it with crusty bread and a crisp green salad.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h5m

Yield 10-12 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 pound beef short ribs
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
3 large carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
8 cups water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/3 cup medium pearl barley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown ribs. Add the onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, water and bouillon; bring to a boil. , Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beef is tender. Add barley; cover and simmer 50-60 minutes longer or until the barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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This hearty beef and barley soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the flavor. -Elizabeth Kendall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups water
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP III



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This is what I consider the ultimate beef soup. Great on a frosty day. For beef stock, I use 2 1/2 quarts water and 6 teaspoons beef base. Also, use inexpensive red wine. No need for the good stuff here, and cheaper actually works better! Try with leftover pot roast.

Provided by Barb Y

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 cups beef stock
¾ cup barley
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
½ cup red wine
2 cups cubed potatoes
2 cups diced cooked beef
1 teaspoon browning sauce
1 ½ cups chopped cabbage
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the beef stock, barley, bay leaf and thyme and simmer until barley is softened but not mushy. Add the wine, potatoes and beef.
  • Add the browning and seasoning sauce now if you want your soup to have more of a brown color. Simmer another 15 minutes and add the cabbage. Allow to simmer another 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

RICH BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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For a bowl of hearty comfort, cook up Ina Garten's Rich Beef Barley Soup recipe, made with meaty oxtail bones, fresh veggies and herbs, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon good olive oil
2 pounds beef oxtails
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
2 cups (1/2-inch) diced carrots (4 carrots)
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup (1/2-inch) diced celery (2 stalks)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
3 bay leaves
10 cups canned beef broth
1 cup pearled barley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Add the oxtails, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until browned all over. Remove the oxtails with a slotted spoon and reserve.
  • Add the leeks, carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the fat in the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until the vegetables start to brown. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen string and add to the pot along with the bay leaves. Return the oxtails to the pot and add the broth, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Discard the thyme bundle and the bay leaves, and skim off the fat.
  • Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the barley. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, drain, and set aside.
  • When the soup is ready, add the barley and cook the soup for another 15 or 20 minutes, until the barley is tender. Depending on the saltiness of the stock, the soup might need another teaspoon of salt and some pepper. Serve hot, with or without the oxtails.

CLASSIC SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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Set your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a hot, hearty stew loaded with beef and barley.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
2 pounds beef boneless chuck, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, cut lengthwise in half, then cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup uncooked pearl barley
2 cartons (32 ounces each) Progresso™ beef flavored broth
1 1/2 cups frozen sweet peas (from 1-pound bag)
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-pound bag)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, beef, salt and pepper in oil 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned.
  • Spoon beef mixture into 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in carrots, barley and broth.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  • Increase heat setting to High. Stir in frozen peas and corn. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until peas and corn are hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg

CHICKEN AND BARLEY SOUP



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Soup doesn't need to simmer for hours when you rely on rotisserie chicken, chicken broth, canned tomatoes and quick-cooking barley.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 oz)
1/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
2 cups chopped deli rotisserie chicken (from 2- to 2 1/2-lb chicken)

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, mix all ingredients except chicken. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until barley is tender.
  • Add chicken. Cover; cook about 3 minutes or until chicken is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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Make and share this Beef and Barley Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stella Mae

Categories     Meat

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
1 soup bone
1 1/2-2 teaspoons salt
2 bay leaves
4 medium carrots, pared and sliced
1/3-1/2 cup barley
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 beef bouillon cube
1 pinch parsley

Steps:

  • Put meat and soup bone in heavy 3-quart kettle; cover with cold water, about 4 cups.
  • Add salt, pepper and bay leaves.
  • Bring rapidly to boiling.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Add carrots, barley, celery and onion; cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 2 ½ hours.
  • Remove and discard bone and bay leaves.
  • Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to soup.
  • Mix in tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon cube and oregano.
  • Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.9, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Cholesterol 0.1, Sodium 973.8, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 5.5, Protein 2.6

Tips:

  • Use a good quality beef broth or stock for the best flavor. You can make your own or use a store-bought brand.
  • Don't be afraid to add more vegetables to the soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, potatoes, and peas.
  • If you want a thicker soup, use more barley. You can also add some cornstarch or flour to the soup, but be sure to whisk it in slowly so that it doesn't clump.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or bay leaves.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes so that the flavors have time to meld together.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Beef and barley soup is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a relatively easy soup to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover beef. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting soup, give beef and barley soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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