BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS FOR THE CROCK POT!

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This is a hearty soup. Serve with crusty bread and a tossed salad for the perfect meal! Variation: Instead of finishing the soup with sour cream and dill, ladle into ovenproof bowls. Place a slice or two of a baguette in each bowl. Sprinkle liberally with shredded swiss cheese and broil for 2 to 3 minutes.

Provided by Shannon 24

Categories     Grains

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (14 g) package dried wild mushrooms, such as porcini
1 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces stewing beef, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
2 onions, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup pearl barley, rinsed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
6 cups beef broth
sour cream
fresh dill, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a heatproof bowl, soak dried mushrooms in boiling water for 30 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve, reserving liquid. Chop mushrooms finely and set aside.
  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add beef and cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker.
  • Add onions, celery and carrots to pan and cook, stirring until softened. Add garlic, salt, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaf and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add barley and stir until coated. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth and reserved mushroom liquid and bring to a boil. Transfer to slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream and dill.

Khayam Khan
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Noel Alela
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This is my go-to soup recipe for a cold winter day.


Omama Waheed
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner.


Kabeer Baloch
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This soup is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


heyitsbami
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I love the addition of mushrooms in this soup. They add a nice umami flavor.


Ugiagbe wilfred Iyore
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Fozia Rashid
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it was perfect. The beef and barley were so tender and the soup was so flavorful.


Howard Myrick
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I loved this soup! The barley was cooked perfectly and it added a nice texture to the soup.


Guns Ali
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover beef.


Udayraj Chaudhary
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


Jessie1488hayes
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This is my go-to soup recipe for a cold winter day.


Arslan Ajam
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner.


Matthew Paris John
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Asghar D
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I love the addition of mushrooms in this soup. They add a nice earthy flavor and make the soup even more hearty.


John Kevwe
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the beef and barley are so comforting.


Shaharye Khan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Jacques Winterbach
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in my crock pot and let it cook all day.


Ramtex mumbejja bima
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but this soup changed my mind! The barley was cooked perfectly and added a nice chewy texture to the soup. The beef was also very tender and flavorful.


Jewel Julius
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This beef and barley soup was a huge hit with my family! The flavors were rich and hearty, and the beef and barley were cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of mushrooms, which gave the soup an earthy flavor.