Best 6 Hearty Beef With Barley Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting bowl of Beef with Barley Soup, a classic recipe that warms the soul on chilly days. This soup is packed with tender beef, plump barley, and an array of flavorful vegetables, all simmered in a rich and savory broth. The barley adds a delightful chewy texture, while the vegetables contribute a vibrant medley of colors and flavors. This soup is not only delicious but also a great source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.

In this article, we present two variations of this classic soup: a traditional stovetop version and a convenient slow cooker version. The stovetop method allows for more control over the cooking process and the ability to adjust flavors as desired. The slow cooker version, on the other hand, offers a hassle-free option, allowing you to prepare the soup in the morning and let it cook slowly throughout the day.

Both recipes include step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and cooking tips to ensure a perfect bowl of soup every time. Additionally, we provide suggestions for customizing the soup to your liking, such as adding different vegetables, herbs, or spices. Whether you prefer the traditional stovetop method or the convenience of the slow cooker, this delicious and hearty Beef with Barley Soup is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED HEARTY BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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A satisfying soup that warms you from the inside out. The beef is slowly simmered and what remains is delicious broth that is made richer with the addition of red wine and spicy V-8 Juice.

Provided by Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Categories     Hearty soup     main dish

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds beef chuck - blade cut - 2 1/4 pounds ground and 3/4 pound diced (may sub pork ** see notes below)
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 medium stalks celery (chopped)
2 medium onions (chopped)
5 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/4 cup Italian parsley (chopped)
Thyme - 4 sprigs
3 bay leaves
1 quart Spicy V-8 Juice
1/4 cup red wine
2 cups beef broth
3/4 cup barley -- not instant (***see notes if gluten intolerant. )
Salt and Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or heavy soup pot, over medium-high heat, brown the beef in 1 Tablespoon butter and 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper the meat as it is browning. Once the beef is browned remove it and all the juices and place in a heat proof dish.
  • In the Dutch oven melt the remaining butter in the olive oil and sauté the celery and onion until they become soft and translucent. Do not brown. Stir in the garlic; sauté 1 minute.
  • Add the parsley, thyme sprigs and bay leaves . Continue to sauté for another minutes.
  • Add the beef back into the pot and mix thoroughly. Once all of the ingredients are evenly mixed add the Spicy V-8 Juice, beef broth and red wine. Heat to a low boil, add the barley and let it come to a simmer and cover.
  • Continue to cook covered stirring occasionally. Simmer for 4 - 5 hours until meat is tender and barley is done.
  • Taste to make sure the salt and pepper is to your taste.
  • In a Dutch oven or heavy soup pot, over medium-high heat, brown the beef in 1 Tablespoon butter and 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper the meat as it is browning. Once the beef is browned remove it and all the juices and place in a slow cooker.
  • In the Dutch oven melt the remaining butter in the olive oil and sauté the celery and onion until they become soft and translucent. Do not brown. Stir in the garlic; sauté 1 minute.
  • Add the parsley, thyme sprigs and bay leaves . Continue to sauté for another minutes.
  • Add the ingredients to the beef in the crockpot and mix thoroughly. Once all of the ingredients are evenly mixed add the Spicy V-8 Juice, beef broth and red wine. Heat on high for 1 hour then continue to on low, add the barley and continue for an additional 7 hours.
  • Check to make sure the meat is tender and the barley is done. Taste to make sure the salt and pepper is to your taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 334 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

BEEF BARLEY SOUP RECIPE



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This beef barley soup tastes intensely beefy, with tender chunks of beef, plump pearls of barley, and tender, perfectly cooked vegetables.

Provided by Daniel Gritzer

Categories     Entree     Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres     Beef Stew     Mains     Soup

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds (1kg) boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2-inch steaks, or 3 pounds (1.3kg) bone-in beef short ribs, ribs removed and reserved (see note)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon (15ml) canola oil
3 large carrots (10 ounces; 280g), diced
1 large yellow onion (12 ounces; 340g), diced
2 ribs celery (6 ounces; 170g), diced
4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped
3 quarts (3L) homemade or store-bought chicken stock (see note)
Sachet of 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, and about 5 whole black peppercorns
1 cup pearled barley (7 ounces; 200g)
1/2 teaspoon (3ml) Asian fish sauce (optional)
Minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over high heat until lightly smoking. Working in batches if necessary, add beef and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a large platter.
  • Add carrot, onion, celery, and garlic to pot and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Scrape vegetables into a heatproof bowl and set aside. Add stock to pot, return to heat, and scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pot.
  • Meanwhile, cut beef into chunks and add to pot, along with reserved bones, if using, and herb sachet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and cook until beef is tender, 1 to 2 hours; skim any foam that rises to the top.
  • Discard bones and herb sachet. Add barley, reserved vegetables, and fish sauce, if using, and simmer until barley and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. If soup is too dry, top up with water to achieve desired consistency. Serve, garnishing with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 kcal, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 638 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 16 g, ServingSize Makes about 3 quarts (3L), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

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

HEARTY BEEF WITH BARLEY SOUP



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Easy to prepare, this beef with barley stew is delicious on a cold night. It's savory but carrots add a bit of sweetness to the soup. The stew meat becomes fork-tender. This is filling, delicious, and super satisfying.

Provided by Tammy Sullivan

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 Tbsp cooking oil
1 c all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp paprika
1 tsp salt and pepper
1 1/2 lb beef stew meat, cut into 3/4" - 1" cubes
4 c beef broth
5 c water
2 Tbsp beef base (or 2 cubes of beef bouillon)
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 clove garlic, chopped finely
2 bay leaves
1 tsp onion powder
2 tsp oregano, dried
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 medium onion, diced
3 celery ribs, diced
1 c carrots, diced
1 1/2 c mushrooms, chopped
3/4 c pearl barley, uncooked

Steps:

  • 1. Heat Dutch Oven over medium-high heat. Add oil to the pan. While the pan is heating up, in a shallow dish combine flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix together. Dredge stew beef in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Place flour-coated beef in the pan. Brown meat on all sides. (It is best to brown meat in two batches) Add all meat to pot.
  • 2. Add the following ingredients to pot: beef broth, water, beef base, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, bay leaves, onion powder, oregano, and nutmeg. Let pot come to a boil, reduce heat to medium - low to simmer soup mixture for 30 minutes.
  • 3. After 30 minutes add onion, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and barley. Simmer for additional 30 minutes, stirring often.
  • 4. Ladle into your favorite soup bowl and enjoy.

HEARTY BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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My entire family just loves this delicious and comforting soup. Loaded with chunks of tender beef, the rich broth also includes plenty of fresh mushrooms, sliced carrots and quick-cooking barley. -Barbara Beattie, Glen Allen, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 pound lean beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 medium carrots, sliced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add beef and turn to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Remove beef and set aside., In the same pan, saute mushrooms until tender. Add the broth, carrots, garlic powder, thyme and remaining pepper; bring to a boil. Add barley and beef. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the meat, vegetables and barley are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a good quality beef broth: This is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a broth that is flavorful and rich. You can make your own beef broth or use a store-bought broth.
  • Brown the beef before adding it to the soup: This will help to develop the flavor of the beef and give the soup a more robust flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the soup. Some good vegetables to use include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and turnips.
  • Add barley to the soup: Barley is a hearty grain that will add texture and substance to the soup. It is also a good source of fiber and protein.
  • Season the soup to taste: Use salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

This hearty beef and barley soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting meal, give this hearty beef and barley soup a try.

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