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Hearty Crockpot Beef and Barley Soup

Hearty Crockpot Beef and Barley Soup

Enjoy the cozy warmth of this Hearty Crockpot Beef and Barley Soup, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER PLATES
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1.5 lb Beef chuck trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 to 1.5 lb Yukon gold or russet potatoes peeled and diced to ½ inch
  • 2 Carrots peeled and sliced into ½ inch rounds
  • 1 medium Onion sweet or yellow, diced
  • 2 Celery stalks halved lengthwise and cut into ½–1 inch pieces
  • ⅔ cup Pearl barley
  • 4 Garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoon Beef base optional, e.g., Better Than Bouillon
  • 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 2 Fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 6 cups Reduced sodium beef broth or stock

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

How to Make Hearty Crockpot Beef and Barley Soup
  1. (Optional) Brown the Beef: Start by browning the beef cubes in batches over medium-high heat for 1–2 minutes on each side for richer flavor.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, add the beef, vegetables, pearl barley, and seasonings. Stir gently to mix.
  3. Set the Cooker: Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked.
  4. Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaves and thyme stems, stir, adjust seasoning, and serve your soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra touch.

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