Best 6 Beef Barley And Bean Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting journey with our diverse collection of beef, barley, and bean soup recipes. Discover the classic combination of tender beef, wholesome barley, and nutritious beans, simmered in a flavorful broth. Experience the rich and savory flavors of the traditional beef barley soup, packed with succulent beef, tender barley, and a medley of vegetables. Delight in the hearty and protein-rich beef and bean soup, where tender beef and a variety of beans come together in a symphony of flavors. Explore the unique and flavorful beef barley and lentil soup, where lentils add a delightful depth and texture to the classic combination. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this comforting soup, ensuring a satisfying and unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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 BEAN SOUP RECIPE



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This delicious hearty soup is easy to prepare and can be kept warming stovetop or in a slow cooker until ready to serve.

Provided by Amy Johnson

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons Canola oil, divided
2 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups sliced or chopped carrot
4 garlic cloves, minced or grated
2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
4 bay leaves
32 ounces beef broth
3 (15.8) ounce cans Bush's Cannellini Beans; drained (or Bush's Great Northern Beans)

Steps:

  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil and heat to a ripple.
  • Add beef to pan and brown on all sides, working in batches if needed. Remove the beef from pan.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil to pan and heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic; saute for 5 minutes.
  • Return beef to the pan. Stir in water, salt, black pepper, thyme, sage, bay leaves, beef broth and beans. Bring to a simmer. Cover and allow to simmer for at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until beef is tender.
  • Discard bay leaves. Salt and pepper to taste.

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

BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Barley provides a simple addition to a no-fuss bean soup that's ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola or soybean oil
2 small onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ garbanzo beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 box (9 ounces) frozen baby lima beans
3 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook onions, garlic and cumin in oil about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except cilantro. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until lima beans are tender. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 81 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 18 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 940 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 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.

SLOW-COOKER BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup dried multi-bean mix or Great Northern beans, picked over and rinsed
1/2 cup pearl barley
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 medium carrots, roughly chopped
2 ribs celery, roughly chopped
1/2 medium onion, roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons dried Italian herb blend
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms, crumbled if large, optional
One 14-ounce can whole tomatoes, with juice
3 cups cleaned baby spinach leaves (about 3 ounces)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan Balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Put 6 cups water, the beans, barley, garlic, carrots, celery, onions, bay leaf, 11/2 tablespoons salt, herb blend, some pepper and porcini mushrooms (if using) in a slow cooker. Squeeze the tomatoes through your hands over the pot to break them down, and add with their juices. Cover and cook on high until the beans are quite tender and the soup is thick, about 8 hours.
  • Add the spinach and cheese, and stir until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and drizzle each serving with vinegar and olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 2693 milligrams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, you can use pre-cooked barley and beans. However, if you're using dried barley and beans, be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • If you don't have beef broth, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
  • If you like a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry or a roux.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This beef barley and bean soup is a hearty and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is a great choice for busy weeknights. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this beef barley and bean soup a try.

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