BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS FOR THE CROCK POT!

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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

1 (14 g) package dried wild mushrooms, such as porcini
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces stewing beef, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 onions, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 cups beef broth
sour cream
fresh dill, finely chopped

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.

Shin
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This soup is a winner!


Robin Barrett
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I will definitely be making this soup again.


Syeda farheen Ali shah
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This soup is hearty and delicious.


Mughal Moiz
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I love the addition of mushrooms and barley to this soup.


Malik Saddam
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


mercy teidou
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my crock pot and let it cook all day.


Hira Khurram
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This soup is amazing! The beef is so tender and the barley is cooked perfectly. The soup is also very flavorful, thanks to the addition of mushrooms and herbs.


Sangam Khajaghar
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a few extra vegetables, like carrots and celery.


LAS_ NAZHAD
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This soup is hearty and delicious. It's perfect for a cold winter day. I love the addition of mushrooms, which add a nice earthy flavor.


MTGD
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The beef was tender and the barley was cooked perfectly. The soup was also very flavorful, thanks to the addition of mushrooms and herbs.


Mdaksah Mia
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my crock pot and let it cook all day. It's perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.


Usman Farooq
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread or crackers.


Navare Whyte
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and filling, and the barley gives it a nice chewy texture. I also love the addition of mushrooms and carrots, which add a nice sweetness to the soup.


Erin Melvin
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I made this soup in my crock pot and it was so easy! I just threw all the ingredients in and let it cook on low for 8 hours. When I came home, dinner was ready and the house smelled amazing. The soup was delicious and my kids loved it.


Umar Khan Kakar (Umar Zaman)
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This beef and barley soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and hearty, and the beef was fall-apart tender. I especially loved the addition of mushrooms, which added a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.