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How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. This recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make, as it requires minimal prep work and can be left to simmer in the slow cooker all day. The tender pieces of beef, savory vegetables, and chewy barley come together to create a flavorful and filling soup that is sure to satisfy the whole family.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless lean beef, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 cups water, divided
  • 3 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 6 medium carrots, chopped
  • 6 medium green onions, chopped
  • 4 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup barley
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then transfer mixture to a slow cooker.
  • Add a few tablespoons water to the skillet. Stir over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits with a spoon. Transfer liquid and browned bits to the slow cooker.
  • Add remaining water, broth, carrots, green onions, celery, barley, and parsley. Cover and cook on Low until vegetables and barley are tender, 6 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in thyme just before serving.

    • Nutrition

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 615mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 566mg

    Categories

    Slow cooker recipes
    Beef recipes
    Barley recipes
    Soup recipes