Best 8 Grandmas Vegetable Beef And Barley Soup Recipes

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**Grandma's Vegetable Beef and Barley Soup: A Hearty and Comforting Classic**

In the realm of comforting and nourishing dishes, Grandma's Vegetable Beef and Barley Soup reigns supreme. This classic soup is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring tender beef, hearty barley, and a medley of colorful vegetables swimming in a rich and flavorful broth. Its aroma alone is enough to evoke memories of home and family gatherings around the dinner table. This beloved recipe is not only a culinary delight but also a testament to the enduring power of tradition and the love that goes into cooking a homemade meal. In this article, we will delve into the secrets of creating this timeless soup, with step-by-step instructions and additional tips to make it your own. Along the way, we will also explore variations of this classic, including a vegetarian version and a slow-cooker adaptation, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this heartwarming soup regardless of their dietary preferences or time constraints. So gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey to recreate Grandma's Vegetable Beef and Barley Soup in your own kitchen.

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BEEF BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP



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Slow cooker, hearty, easy. Serve with a hearty bread, and enjoy.

Provided by MARGOC

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

Time 5h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (3 pound) beef chuck roast
½ cup barley
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons oil
3 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
4 cups water
4 cubes beef bouillon cube
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, cook chuck roast until very tender (usually 4 to 5 hours on High, but can vary with different slow cookers). Add barley and bay leaf during the last hour of cooking. Remove meat, and chop into bite-size pieces. Discard bay leaf. Set beef, broth, and barley aside.
  • Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, celery, onion, and frozen mixed vegetables until tender. Add water, beef bouillon cubes, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, chopped stewed tomatoes, and beef/barley mixture. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 20 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 605.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

GRANDMA'S VEGETABLE BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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This is my mother in law's family recipe that came with her from South Africa, and one of my favorite soups! She grates the turnips, carrots and parsnips in the food processor and it makes for a great texture in the soup. For the turnips, be sure to use the small white and purple ones - not the big wax turnips! It's very mild in...

Provided by Brad Nichols

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 qt water
3 lb beef shank - bone in
4 c leeks chopped
4 c celery, chopped
5 small turnips/rutabegas - grated
3 large parsnips - grated
5 large carrots - grated
3/4 c parsley - finely chopped
1 c barley
2 Tbsp salt or to taste
1/2 tsp ground black pepper or to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Combine beef shank and water in a large soup pot and boil for 1 hour, skim foam as appropriate.
  • 2. Remove beef bones and meat. Discard bones and chop meat into small pieces and return to pot.
  • 3. Add next 6 ingredients and simmer for 1 hour
  • 4. Rinse barley and soak in warm water for 1 hour
  • 5. Add barley, salt and pepper and simmer for 1 hour
  • 6. Enjoy over rice, pasta, or with a crusty loaf of French bread!

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, BARLEY AND MANY VEGETABLE SOUP



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On one hand there is beef barley soup, and on the other there's mushroom barley soup, but why choose between the two when you can have both in one soup? Heck, why not add a bunch of other vegetables-carrots, celery, tomatoes, and chard or spinach-to the mix for even more color, flavor, and nutrition? And how about a handful of fresh dill for an earthy herbal essence? It's that kind of thinking that led me right to this wonderful, filling, meal-in-a-bowl with tender beef in every bite balanced with a bounty of whole-grain, plant-powered goodness.

Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces lean beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 large onion, diced
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, coarsely chopped
2 medium-size carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1/2 small bunch green Swiss chard, stems and leaves separated and chopped, or 3 cups lightly packed chopped spinach
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
One 14-ounce can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
1/2 cup pearled barley
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Season the meat with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the meat to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until well browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pot, then add the onion and mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the carrots, celery, chopped chard stems, if using (if you are using spinach, do not add it here), garlic, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes more.
  • Add the broth, 2 cups of water, the diced tomatoes with their juices, and the barley and return the meat with any accumulated juices to the pot. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the barley is cooked and the meat is tender, about 1 hour. Add the chard leaves or spinach and the dill and cook for 2 minutes more, then serve.
  • The soup will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for 3 months.
  • SERVING SIZE: 2 1/4 cups
  • PER SERVING: Calories 340; Total Fat 13 g (Sat Fat 2.5 g, Mono Fat 7 g, Poly Fat 1 g); Protein 21 g; Carb 38 g; Fiber 16 g; Cholesterol 50 mg; Sodium 860 mg; Total Sugar 9 g (Added Sugar 0 g)
  • EXCELLENT SOURCE OF: copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorous, potassium, protein, selenium, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin K, zinc
  • GOOD SOURCE OF: calcium, folate, molybdenum, pantothenic acid

GRANDMA'S BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP



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This is one of my grandmother's recipes. Grandma use to put whatever she had in her kitchen into this soup. A big pot of homemade soup was always the favorite dish in my grandmas house. Back then with 9 kids it was always soups and stews.

Provided by litldarlin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (2 -3 lb) beef roast or 1 (2 -3 lb) pork roast
3 -4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 -5 stalks celery, cubed
3 -4 carrots, cut in chunks
1/2 head cabbage, cored and cut in chunks
1 onion, cut in chunks
1 (28 ounce) can of either whole tomatoes or 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Cover one blade roast and suet with water.
  • Cook until tender.
  • Add a few slices of onion and celery for flavor.
  • Remove the meat.
  • Add all your vegetables in chunks:.
  • Cook vegetables until tender.
  • Add one large can of whole tomatoes or diced tomatoes.
  • Then add the meat back into the soup.
  • Cook 8 -10 minutes longer then serve and enjoy.
  • Note: If you want the soup to be thicker, you can use 1 can of Tomato Paste.

OLD-FASHIONED VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP



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Better than Campbell's but just as comforting! Loosely based on a gourmet cooking magazine's recipe for Beef Barley soup, I didn't have any barley or okra, so I added root veggies to make it more hearty, like a rich broth with the chunkyness of stew. It turned out to be the best soup I've ever made! DH, stepson and baby girl kept coming back for more.

Provided by Marla Swoffer

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb beef stew meat
1 onion
3 celery ribs
10 baby carrots (or a couple regular carrots)
2 potatoes (peeled if you like)
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen peas
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I use salt-free)
3 1/2 cups beef broth (or 2 14-oz cans)
2 small bay leaves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil (or any cooking oil)
4 cups water
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Cut meat into small, bite-size (1/2") pieces.
  • In a large pot or dutch oven, saute meat in 1 T oil on medium-high heat until all sides are brown.
  • Set aside on a plate.
  • Chop celery, onion, potatoes, and carrots into bite-size pieces.
  • Saute celery and onion in remaining 1 T oil until onion is golden (about 10 minutes).
  • Add browned beef, water, broth, tomatoes with juices, carrots, potatoes, corn, bay leaves and garlic.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until beef is almost tender, about an hour.
  • Add peas and hot sauce to soup.
  • Cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 30 minutes longer.
  • Serve and season with freshly ground black pepper, hot sauce, or crumbled saltines, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.4, Fat 13.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 1040.5, Carbohydrate 46.5, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 10.7, Protein 34.9

GRANDMA'S VEGETABLE SOUP



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This recipe is so easy and so good. My grandma used to make it for us.

Provided by BRANDY3

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 potatoes, diced
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans
1 pinch ground ginger
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Crumble the ground beef into a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink. Drain off grease and pour in the tomato juice. Add the onion, carrot, and potato. Pour in the entire contents of the cans of corn and green beans. Season with ginger, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and let simmer 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 34.5 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 763.7 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

GRANDMA'S FLANKEN, BARLEY, AND VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE



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Provided by marlabeth19

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 lbs. beef flanken (beef short ribs)
1 lb. beef marrow bones
2 quarts beef stock
3 large yellow onions, chopped fine
2 soup carrots, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch chunks
2 parsnips, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch chunks
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch chunks
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/4-inch chunks
1/2 lb. green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces
1/2 lb. white button mushrooms
1 bag frozen peas
1 bunch curly parsley
1 bunch dill
2 bay leaves
1 c. dried lima beans
1 c. dried green peas
1 c. dried yellow peas
1 c. dried barley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put beef ribs and marrow bones into a heavy soup pot and add cold water until the meat is just covered. Bring to a boil. Skim off the foam from the top of water. Prepare bouquet garni of dill, parsley, and bay leaves. Add vegetables (except peas), dried ingredients, bouquet garni, and stock. Simmer for 60 minutes. Add peas and simmer for another 15 minutes. Remove bouquet garni. Add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy with crusty bread.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
  • Add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have barley, you can substitute rice or pasta.
  • For a thicker soup, add more barley or flour.
  • For a creamier soup, add a cup of milk or cream.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh parsley or chives before serving.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Vegetable 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. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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