How to Make Mom's Italian Beef Barley Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather turns chilly and the wind starts to howl, there's nothing quite like a warm bowl of hearty soup to ward off the cold. And when it comes to comforting, soul-satisfying soups, few can compare to Mom's Italian Beef Barley Soup. This delicious and nourishing dish is a time-tested family favorite, passed down through generations and cherished for its rich flavors and wholesome ingredients.

With its roots in the rustic and robust cuisine of Italy, this soup is a celebration...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a slow cooker, combine beef, water, bouillon, onion, tomato sauce, barley, salt and pepper.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 5 hours.
  • Nutrition

    512 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 107mg
    • Sodium: 884mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 669mg