How to Make Beef and Barley Soup I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef and barley soup is a traditional dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It's a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for those chilly winter nights or whenever you're in need of a wholesome, satisfying meal. This recipe for Beef and Barley Soup I is a classic take on the popular dish, featuring tender chunks of beef, savory vegetables, and chewy barley.

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Ingredients

  • 2 beef soup bones
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 5 stalks celery
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 'bouqet garni' spice balls
  • ½ pound baby carrots
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 11 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 cup barley

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Place beef bones in a large size slow cooker. Add salt, celery stalks, onion, bouquets garnis, pepper, carrots, parsley and garlic. Fill slow cooker within 2 inches of the top with hot water and cook for 6 hours, covered on high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add barley and cook for 2 more hours stirring occasionally or until meat can easily be removed from bones.
  • Remove and discard onion, bouquets garnis, celery, and parsley.
  • Transfer bones to a dish and remove meat from bones, being careful not to take off cartilage or gristle. Place meat back into soup, stir, and serve.
  • Nutrition

    58 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 744mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 142mg