Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of Crockpot Beef and Barley Soup, made with tender beef, hearty barley, and fresh vegetables for a wholesome meal perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 6 cups beef broth
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup quick pearl barley
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Add beef stew meat to the slow cooker and spread evenly.
- Stir in diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic.
- Pour in beef broth and stir in tomato paste until combined.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper; stir well.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- 30-45 minutes before serving, stir in quick pearl barley and cover again.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best flavor, consider sautéing onions and garlic before adding to the slow cooker.
If the soup is too thick, add more broth to reach your desired consistency.
Experiment with adding other vegetables like potatoes or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg