Indulge in the hearty and comforting goodness of classic beef and barley soup, reimagined with the convenience of a crock pot. This delectable dish combines tender beef, plump barley, an array of vegetables, and savory mushrooms in a rich broth, all simmered to perfection. With its simple yet flavorful ingredients, this soup is a perfect meal for a chilly day, offering both warmth and nourishment.
The recipe provides detailed instructions for preparing the soup in a crock pot, ensuring fuss-free cooking. Additionally, the article includes variations to cater to different preferences, such as using beef broth instead of water for a more intense flavor, or adding vegetables like carrots and celery for extra texture and nutrition. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, a lentil and barley soup recipe is also featured, offering a protein-packed and equally comforting option.
CROCKPOT BEEF BARLEY SOUP
This ultra comforting beef barley soup recipe is made easy in the slow cooker, which makes for incredibly tender beef and vegetables with perfectly textured barley!
Provided by The Chunky Chef
Categories Entree Main Course
Time 6h15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If desired, heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over MED HIGH heat. Add beef cubes and brown for 1-2 minutes per side.
- Add beef and all remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.
- Remove bay leaves and thyme stems and serve. Goes perfectly with some crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
BEEF MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP
Family favorite. It kind of turns into a type of stew as the barley soaks up much of the beef stock. Best part is that it gets better with age, so make plenty and enjoy throughout the week! It's always better the second day, so you might want to cook it one day, refrigerate it overnight, and then cook it again the next day.
Provided by Wendellian
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook beef stew meat in a large skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a large soup pot.
- Heat vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and carrot in the hot oil until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetable mixture to the beef in the pot.
- Pour beef stock into the pot.
- Stir pearl barley into the stock.
- Place soup over medium-low heat, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is completely tender, about 2 hours.
- Stir mushrooms through the soup; cook 1 hour more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 219.7 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS FOR THE CROCK POT!
This is a hearty soup. Serve with crusty bread and a tossed salad for the perfect meal! Variation: Instead of finishing the soup with sour cream and dill, ladle into ovenproof bowls. Place a slice or two of a baguette in each bowl. Sprinkle liberally with shredded swiss cheese and broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
Provided by Shannon 24
Categories Grains
Time 3h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a heatproof bowl, soak dried mushrooms in boiling water for 30 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve, reserving liquid. Chop mushrooms finely and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add beef and cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker.
- Add onions, celery and carrots to pan and cook, stirring until softened. Add garlic, salt, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaf and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add barley and stir until coated. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth and reserved mushroom liquid and bring to a boil. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream and dill.
CROCK POT BEEF BARLEY MUSHROOM SOUP
I copied this recipe from one of Gordon Ramsay's cookbooks. I really enjoyed this. I chopped the mushroom finely in my food processor as my DD will not eat mushroom unless they are pulverized and there are a lot of mushrooms in this recipe. You can do all the prep the night before, then just throw everything in the crockpot before going to work and come back to a nice batch of soup. Prep Time includes soaking of dehydrated mushrooms.
Provided by queenbeatrice
Categories Mushroom Soup
Time 8h45m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine dried mushrooms with hot water, let stand 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with paper towel, reserving liquid. Remove stems. Pat dry and chop finely. Set mushrooms and liquid aside, separately.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add beef, celery, onion and reserved mushrooms; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, pepper and five spice; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add fresh mushrooms and barley; toss to coat. Add stock and reserved mushroom liquid; bring to a boil over high heat. Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until barley is tender. Stir in soy sauce.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions.
BEEF MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 3h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper. Sear the meat on all sides until well browned; this will take about 15 minutes. Set the meat aside and wipe the pan out with a paper towel. Lower the heat to medium, add the oil to the pan. Add the carrot, onion, and celery to the pan and saute until tender, about 10 minutes. Return the meat to the pan with the water. Bring to a boil, adjust the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is just tender. Add the thyme, barley, and tomato, continue to simmer the soup, covered, for 45 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saute pan, heat the butter over medium-high heat, add the mushrooms and saute until golden, about 10 minutes. Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper to taste, and add them to the soup, and simmer for 15 minutes more. Remove the meat from the soup; cut the meat from the bone and dice. Skim any fat from the surface of the soup with a ladle or large spoon. Return the meat to the soup with the parsley. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in warm bowls.
WILD MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP WITH FLANKEN (BEEF SHORT RIBS)
This soup looks very clean and modern -- not the way Grandma served it. The next day, you can mix leftovers up into old-fashioned style "thick soup."
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Simmer dried mushrooms in water for 15 minutes. Let sit for 1/2 hour, then drain through coffee filter or fine mesh sieve, squeezing juice from mushrooms. Reserve the liquid.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed braising pan or Dutch oven, heat the oil to very hot. In batches, brown the short ribs. Remove them to a side platter. Add the onions and cook until lightly colored. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Return the short ribs to the pan and add the mushroom reconstituting water.
- On low flame, cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, occasionally re-positioning the ribs for even cooking until very tender.
- Remove the ribs and strain the stock. Skim off most of the fat (you can do this by cooling it down, then setting it in the refrigerator). Bring stock to slow boil in the pan. Add all the mushrooms and meat. Simmer and heat through. Season with salt and pepper.
- To serve, put soup into bowls. Place 2 ribs in center, scoop of barley to the side, and mushrooms around. Serve with Mustard-Horseradish Sauce.
- Remove ribs and seeds from the chile and mince. Mix into horseradish and mustard.
DEB'S MUSHROOM & BARLEY SOUP
Nothing is more comforting than coming home to this rich soup! I prepare the ingredients the night before and start the slow cooker on my way out the door in the morning. -Debra Kamerman, New York, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h25m
Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place first 9 ingredients and 2-1/2 teaspoons salt in a 6- or 7-qt. slow cooker., In a large bowl, mix egg and remaining salt. Add turkey; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls; drop gently into slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables and barley are tender, 6-8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 967mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and mushrooms.
- Brown the beef before adding it to the soup. This will help to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming tough.
- Use a hearty beef broth as the base for the soup. This will give the soup a rich, flavorful base.
- Add barley to the soup about halfway through the cooking time. This will give it time to cook through without becoming mushy.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried thyme.
- 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 is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious beef and barley soup that your family and friends will love.
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