Best 8 Tuscan Beef And Barley Soup Recipes

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Tuscan beef and barley soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This traditional Italian soup is made with beef, barley, vegetables, and herbs, and it is simmered in a rich broth until the beef is fall-apart tender and the barley is cooked through. The soup is then served with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

In addition to the classic Tuscan beef and barley soup recipe, the article also includes recipes for two variations on the soup: a slow cooker Tuscan beef and barley soup and a Tuscan beef and barley soup with kale. The slow cooker version is perfect for busy weeknights, as it can be made ahead of time and cooked on low all day. The Tuscan beef and barley soup with kale is a lighter and healthier version of the soup that is perfect for spring or summer.

All three of the recipes in this article are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are readily available at most grocery stores. So whether you're looking for a classic Italian soup to warm you up on a cold day or a lighter and healthier version that's perfect for spring or summer, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN BEEF BARLEY STEW



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With potatoes, carrots, roast beef and barley, this soup is a hearty meal-in-a-bowl. -Jacqueline Kloess, Iowa City, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 pounds), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
4 celery ribs, thinly sliced
3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (46 ounces) tomato juice
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 cup medium pearl barley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the celery, carrots and potatoes. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the tomato juice, tomatoes, bay leaf and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Stir in barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until meat and barley are tender., Discard bay leaf. Serve desired amount. Cool remaining soup; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen soup: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

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

TUSCAN BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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We love beef and barley soup in our house and it was the perfect weekend to make some. It is such a hearty meal and so good with some crusty Italian bread spread with real butter. Now we prefer this with cuts of meat instead of ground. But if that's what you like switch it up and enjoy it just the same.

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Beef

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 25

4 c homemade beef broth or organic beef broth
4 c water
3/4 c barley
3 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 can(s) fire roasted tomatoes, diced
3 box tuscan vegetables --- this goes in last
SEAR MEAT
1 beef shank bone
1 1/2 - 2 lb porterhouse steak, cut in bite size pieces
1 - 2 Tbsp olive oil
SAUTE VEGGIES
4 medium celery stalks, chopped
1 large leek, chopped up fine
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 - 2 Tbsp butter
1/2 c marsala wine
SPICES/SEASONINGS
3 Tbsp onion flakes, dehydrated
2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp savory
3 medium sized bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp thyme
1 Tbsp basil, dried
1 tsp celery salt
1 1/2 tsp bell's seasoning (salt free)

Steps:

  • 1. Get a large stock pot and add your broth and water. Bring to a boil and then add your diced potatoes, barley and fire roasted tomatoes and place on simmer.
  • 2. Next, heat up your olive oil in a pan and sear off your 1 lb. beef shank bone and 1 or 2 porterhouse steaks. Remove from pan and directcly add your shank bone w/meat right to the pot. Then after your steaks have cooled, chop them into bite size pieces and add to pot.
  • 3. Next, heat your butter and take your chopped celery and leeks and saute in pan for 8 to 10 minutes. Add your garlic after 4 minutes. Then add your marsala wine and finish sauteing in the wine. Add entire mixture to your soup pot. Then add all your seasonings and put the pot on simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Checking and stirring occasionally and add more water/broth is necessary.
  • 4. Add these about 1/2 to 3/4 hour before soup is done. These are the Tuscan veggies I used that you can normally find in the frozen section of the grocery store. ---This has zucchini, red and yellow peppers, carrots & squash.
  • 5. Now, you are ready to serve up your bowls of Tuscan Beef and Barley soup with some crusty Italian bread sliced w/some butter.
  • 6. If you have any leftover then you can place in containers and freeze and use for a later meal.

MOM'S ITALIAN BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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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

2 pounds cubed beef chuck roast
5 cups water
4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
½ onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
¾ cup uncooked pearl barley
salt and pepper to taste

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

TUSCAN BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP



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Make and share this Tuscan Bean and Barley Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beans

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 fennel bulb, diced
2 cups dried beans, soaked overnight and drained (cranberry, cannellini, white kidney, or great Northern beans)
4 garlic cloves, minced
5 sprigs fresh rosemary
5 sprigs fresh sage
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup pearl barley
salt
fresh ground black pepper
extra-virgin olive oil
parmesan cheese, curls

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add pancetta and saute until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery, and fennel to the pot; saute until softened, about 6 minutes.
  • Add beans, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme, and about 6 cups water, or as much as is needed to cover the beans by about 2 inches; bring to a boil.
  • Decrease heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Discard rosemary, sage, and thyme sprigs.
  • Meanwhile, cook barley according to package directions and set aside.
  • Using an immersion blender, or in a food processor or blender in batches, puree soup until smooth.
  • Return to the pot, if necessary.
  • Add barley and pancetta; bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into heated bowls, drizzle with olive oil and garnish with Parmesan curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 3.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 18.9, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 1.8

ITALIAN BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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found this on another site....i love beef and barley of any kind so I thought I would try this one out, let me know what you think!

Provided by Jo Coburn

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 8h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup pearl barley
29 ounces beef broth
1 (12 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes (or add 1 TBS italian seasoning)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large pan.
  • Brown ground beef over medium high heat.
  • Drain/rinse well.
  • Place carrots and onion in slow cooker. Sprinkle with thyme, rosemary and pepper.
  • Top with barley and meat.
  • Pour broth and tomatoes with juice over meat.
  • Cover; cook on LOW 8 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 620.6, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 28.1

BEEF BARLEY SOUP WITH LEMON



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With a higher ratio of broth to barley than one usually sees, and the addition of plenty of fresh baby spinach, this beef barley soup is a little lighter than most of its kind. However, it's still a substantial, satisfying meal that gets a heady aroma from spices (coriander, cumin and paprika) and a brightness from lemon. If you like your meals with a kick, top this with thinly sliced jalapeño, which will wilt slightly from the heat of the soup. Leftovers freeze perfectly for at least three months, though if using the jalapeño, don't add it until serving time.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 teaspoon black pepper, more as needed
2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed
3 small or 2 large leeks, thinly sliced
3 celery stalks, diced
1 fennel bulb, diced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
Large pinch cayenne, optional
1 quart beef or chicken stock
3 sage sprigs
2 rosemary sprigs
2 bay leaves
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 large turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3/4 cups pearled barley
8 ounces/8 cups baby spinach or baby kale
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Finely grated zest of 1 small lemon, plus fresh lemon juice to taste
Thinly sliced jalapeños or other chiles, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Season beef with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Let mixture stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meat and cook in batches, turning occasionally, until well browned, 8 to 10 minutes per batch. Drizzle in additional oil if the pan seems dry. Transfer the browned meat to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Add leek, celery, fennel and garlic to the pan; cook until soft, about 7 minutes, adjusting the heat if necessary to prevent burning. Push the vegetables to one side, and, if the pan looks dry, add a bit more oil. Add tomato paste and spices to the cleared spot and cook until tomato paste is darkened and caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir together vegetables and tomato paste.
  • Return meat to the pot. Pour in stock and 8 cups water. Using kitchen string, tie sage, rosemary and bay leaves into a bundle and drop into pot. Bring the liquid to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, partly covered, for 1 hour.
  • Stir in the carrots, parsnips, turnips, barley, 1 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer until barley is cooked through and meat is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour more. Pull herb bunch from pot and discard.
  • Stir spinach and parsley into pot until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes (kale may take a few minutes longer), then stir in lemon zest and juice. If soup is too thick, thin it with a little water. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Serve with chiles, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 320, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 809 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right beef: Chuck roast or stew meat are ideal for this soup, as they have a lot of flavor and will become tender when cooked slowly.
  • Brown the beef: Browning the beef before adding it to the soup will help to develop its flavor and give the soup a richer color.
  • Use a good quality beef broth: The beef broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can either make your own beef broth or use a store-bought broth.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic additions to beef and barley soup. You can also add other vegetables, such as parsnips, turnips, or rutabagas.
  • Cook the barley: Barley is a hearty grain that adds a lot of texture to the soup. Be sure to cook the barley according to the package directions.
  • Season the soup: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a splash of red wine or Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Tuscan beef and barley soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of beef, barley, vegetables, and broth, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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