Indulge in the hearty and comforting goodness of beef barley soup, a classic dish that embodies the essence of culinary warmth. This soup is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, featuring tender beef, plump barley, and an array of vegetables simmered in a rich and flavorful broth. The beef provides a savory depth, while the barley adds a delightful chewiness. A medley of carrots, celery, and onions contribute a sweet and earthy balance, complemented by the aromatic notes of garlic and herbs. Each spoonful is a testament to the careful layering of flavors, leaving you feeling satisfied and nourished. Dive into this culinary journey with our curated collection of beef barley soup recipes, each offering unique variations and culinary nuances to tantalize your taste buds. From traditional family recipes passed down through generations to innovative twists that elevate the classic, there's a perfect bowl of beef barley soup waiting to warm your heart and soul.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
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
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
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
BEEF BARLEY SOUP
Give homemade beef stock a chance to shine in this classic, comforting soup recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 6-quart soup pot, heat 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat and brown evenly, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining oil and the onion and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 10 minutes, scraping the pot to loosen any brown bits.
- Add the carrots and garlic and sweat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup of stock and scrape the bottom of the pot. Add the remaining stock, the meat, barley, and thyme and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer, skimming the pot occasionally, until the barley is cooked and the meat is tender, about 50 minutes.
- Ladle into deep bowls and serve, garnished with parsley.
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
VEGETABLE BEEF BARLEY SOUP
The barley helps to make this soup filling and robust. I like to eat it with a piece of crusty bread slathered in butter.-Tara McDonald, Kansas City, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 7h45m
Yield 8 servings (2-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the seasoned salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Add beef and toss to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in oil until meat is no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Add the water, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion and bouillon. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat and vegetables are almost tender., Add the corn, tomatoes, peas, tomato juice, barley, salt and pepper; cover and cook 2 hours longer or until barley is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 852mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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.
GROUND BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
I came across this recipe years ago at a recipe exchange through a church group. The contributor didn't sign her name, so I don't know who to thank. But my husband and son thank me for preparing it by helping themselves to seconds and thirds! - Ellen McCleary, Scotland, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until barley is tender. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
INSTANT POT® BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
Loaded with veggies, this is a stick-to-your-ribs soup cooked in the Instant Pot®. Serve with lots of crusty bread and enjoy!
Provided by Bren
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Generously season beef with salt and pepper.
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil and tilt the pot to distribute the oil evenly. Once oil shimmers, add 1/2 the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned beef to a bowl and repeat with remaining beef.
- Heat another tablespoon oil in the Instant Pot®; when oil shimmers, add mushrooms. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until slightly brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms to the bowl with the beef. Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the pot and cook carrots, onions, and celery until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until wine has almost evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Return browned beef and mushrooms to the pot. Stir in barley, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, bouillon base, red pepper flakes, and beef broth. Stir until well combined.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove and discard bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 343.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
SLOW COOKER FRESH VEGETABLE-BEEF-BARLEY SOUP
Most vegetable-beef-barley soups are bland soups to help people that are ill, but I like vegetable-beef-barley soup to have more flavor, so I have worked at making this one have more flavor and more veggies then most. When I make this soup, I make my family a nice loaf of bread to serve them with it, plus I also give them a nice chunk of cheese. I also fix a light dessert or slice up some fruit.
Provided by rlt11_NMC
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 8h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Combine beef, diced tomatoes with garlic, tomato-vegetable juice cocktail, potatoes, tomato sauce, carrot, barley, onion, green beans, corn, bell pepper, celery, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, thyme, oregano, marjoram, basil, beef bouillon cubes, bay leaves, sea salt, and black pepper in the crock of a large slow cooker.
- Cook on Low until the beef is tender, 7 to 8 hours. Add mushrooms and cook 1 hour more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 879.5 mg, Sugar 9 g
MOM'S ITALIAN BEEF BARLEY SOUP
The best beef barley soup. Thickens with just the barley. Tastes best in the slow cooker. Serve topped with parmesan cheese and with a salad.
Provided by RUSTEE
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 5h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, combine beef, water, bouillon, onion, tomato sauce, barley, salt and pepper.
- Cover, and cook on Low for 5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 107.4 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 884.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
ROASTED BEEF, MUSHROOM, AND BARLEY SOUP
Roasting concentrates the flavors of the beef and mushrooms, which gives this hearty barley soup a deep, rich character.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, toss together steak, mushrooms, shallots, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer and roast until beef and mushrooms are browned, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a medium pot and add broth and barley. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high, then reduce heat and simmer until barley is soft, about 12 minutes. To serve, season to taste with salt and pepper and top with parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g
BEST BEEF BARLEY SOUP
This is one of my favourite recipes for leftover roast beef - its delicious on a cold winter night!!If you don't have leftover beef, substitute with 1 lb of extra-lean ground beef, to be cooked with the onions. "Demi glace" or "au jus" can be found with the prepackaged gravies & sauces in the supermarket - you just won't get the same great flavour if you omit it!!
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in large Dutch oven.
- Saute onions and garlic.
- Add veggies and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add broth, water and barley.
- Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
- Add Worcestershire, spices and beef.
- Stir in demi-glace.
- Lower heat and simmer for 30- 45 minutes or until veggies and barley are tender.
BEEF, MUSHROOM, AND BARLEY SOUP
Steps:
- Soak dried mushrooms in boiling-hot water in a bowl until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain in a paper-towel-lined sieve set over a bowl and reserve soaking liquid. Rinse mushrooms, pat dry, and finely chop.
- Bring soaked mushrooms, soaking liquid, ribs, salt, pepper, and remaining 8 cups water to a boil in a 6- to 8-quart pot, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, skimming foam, until meat is just tender, about 1 hour. Transfer ribs with a slotted spoon to a cutting board to cool, reserving broth.
- While meat simmers, cook onion, carrots, celery, and creminis in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in barley and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Discard bones, fat, and gristle from meat, then cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces and add to broth along with barley mixture. Simmer, uncovered, until barley is tender, about 40 minutes. Skim fat from surface, then stir in dill and salt to taste.
SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
Cook up something with stick-to-your-ribs substance when the weather turns cold: This beef and barley slow-cooker stew, packed with veggies, tender beef, and soft barley is your new go-to comfort food soup. Set your slow-cooker on low in the morning and by evening, dinner is served.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix all ingredients except peas.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
- Stir in peas. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes longer or until peas are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
All barley is high in fiber, but hulled barley is the most nutrient-dense. If you make this soup with pearl barley, use 2 cups water in step 4 and cook, covered, for 10 minutes in step 5.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 4h
Yield Makes 9 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oil in a medium Dutch oven or a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and cook onion, carrot, and mushrooms until golden, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add garlic and tomato paste, and cook, stirring, until caramelized, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and add wine. Return to heat, and bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits from bottom using a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Return beef to pot, and add stock and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
- Add barley, and cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover, and cook until beef and barley are tender, 20 to 25 minutes more. Stir in parsley. Divide soup among 6 bowls, and garnish with horseradish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 g, Cholesterol 33 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 395 g
BEEF BARLEY LENTIL SOUP
I serve this soup often to family and friends on cold nights, along with homemade rolls and a green salad. For variety, you can substitute jicama for the potatoes. -Judy Metzentine, The Dalles, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 8h20m
Yield 10 servings (about 3-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Layer with the potatoes, celery, carrot, lentils and barley. Combine the water, bouillon and lemon pepper; pour over vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables and barley are tender. , Add the tomatoes and salt; cook 2 hours longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY BEEF BARLEY SOUP
"This soup is really easy and takes very little time to put together. You can serve it for a leftover lunch or for supper with homemade bread, which I do on occasion." Carole Lanthier - Courtice, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir the beef, mushrooms, celery and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Stir in the carrots, potato, pepper and salt. Bring to a boil. Stir in barley., Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until barley is tender. Whisk in milk and tomato paste; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SLOW-COOKED BEEF BARLEY SOUP
"My hubby doesn't usually consider a bowl of soup 'dinner,' but this hearty, comforting soup, served with cornbread on the side, got a thumbs up...even from him!" Ginny Perkins - Columbiana, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 9h15m
Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown meat in oil over medium heat; drain., Meanwhile, in a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the vegetables, broth, water, spaghetti sauce, barley and seasonings., Stir in beef. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.
CROCK POT BEEF BARLEY SOUP
This is a really easy and good soup. Add more beef broth if looking for a very beefy taste and thicken up with cornstarch & beef broth. My family just loves this dish and ask for it frequently. The main thing to remember is to NOT STIR the soup until close to the end of cooking time.
Provided by Chippie1
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 10h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Layer in crock pot.
- Vegetables and meat.
- Barley, beef broth, and spices.
- Cover with water.
- DO NOT STIR.
- Cook on low 10 hours; high 6 hours, or combination of above.
BEEF-BARLEY SOUP
Hearty, easy one dish meal that cooks itself while you're gone. Serve with salad and bread, and you have a whole meal.
Provided by papergoddess
Categories Meat
Time 8h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In skillet brown beef.
- Place carrot, celery, green pepper, onion, corn and green beans in crock pot.
- Put meat on top.
- Combine tomatoes, barley, parsley, bouillon, salt and basil.
- Pour over meat.
- Add water.
- DO NOT STIR.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 10-12 hours.
Tips:
- Use high-quality beef: Opt for chuck roast, short ribs, or oxtail for a rich and flavorful broth.
- Brown the beef before simmering: This step adds depth of flavor to the soup.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Incorporate a mix of vegetables like carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes for a hearty and nutritious soup.
- Season the soup well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dried thyme for a classic flavor profile.
- Simmer the soup for at least an hour: This allows the flavors to meld and develop fully.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers: This provides a delicious and satisfying accompaniment to the soup.
Conclusion:
Beef barley soup is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is a great option for home cooks of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal to warm you up or a satisfying soup to serve at a gathering, this beef barley soup is sure to be a hit.
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