When it comes to classic comfort foods, beef and barley soup is a hearty and flavorful choice. This timeless dish has been enjoyed for centuries, and its combination of tender beef, chewy barley, and savory broth makes it a favorite among soup lovers everywhere. Whether you're looking for a warming meal on a cold winter day or a satisfying lunch option, beef and barley soup is sure to hit the spot. With its rich flavor and wholesome ingredients, this soup is a true culinary delight that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP III
This is what I consider the ultimate beef soup. Great on a frosty day. For beef stock, I use 2 1/2 quarts water and 6 teaspoons beef base. Also, use inexpensive red wine. No need for the good stuff here, and cheaper actually works better! Try with leftover pot roast.
Provided by Barb Y
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the beef stock, barley, bay leaf and thyme and simmer until barley is softened but not mushy. Add the wine, potatoes and beef.
- Add the browning and seasoning sauce now if you want your soup to have more of a brown color. Simmer another 15 minutes and add the cabbage. Allow to simmer another 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
GROUND BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
I came across this recipe years ago at a recipe exchange through a church group. The contributor didn't sign her name, so I don't know who to thank. But my husband and son thank me for preparing it by helping themselves to seconds and thirds! - Ellen McCleary, Scotland, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, celery and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until barley is tender. Discard bay leaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 452mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
INSTANT POT® BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
Loaded with veggies, this is a stick-to-your-ribs soup cooked in the Instant Pot®. Serve with lots of crusty bread and enjoy!
Provided by Bren
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Generously season beef with salt and pepper.
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil and tilt the pot to distribute the oil evenly. Once oil shimmers, add 1/2 the beef and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer browned beef to a bowl and repeat with remaining beef.
- Heat another tablespoon oil in the Instant Pot®; when oil shimmers, add mushrooms. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until slightly brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms to the bowl with the beef. Add 1 tablespoon avocado oil to the pot and cook carrots, onions, and celery until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until just fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until wine has almost evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Return browned beef and mushrooms to the pot. Stir in barley, tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, bouillon base, red pepper flakes, and beef broth. Stir until well combined.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove and discard bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 41.8 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 20.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 343.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
All barley is high in fiber, but hulled barley is the most nutrient-dense. If you make this soup with pearl barley, use 2 cups water in step 4 and cook, covered, for 10 minutes in step 5.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 4h
Yield Makes 9 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon oil in a medium Dutch oven or a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, and cook onion, carrot, and mushrooms until golden, stirring occasionally, 12 to 15 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add garlic and tomato paste, and cook, stirring, until caramelized, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and add wine. Return to heat, and bring to a boil, scraping up brown bits from bottom using a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Return beef to pot, and add stock and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
- Add barley, and cook, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover, and cook until beef and barley are tender, 20 to 25 minutes more. Stir in parsley. Divide soup among 6 bowls, and garnish with horseradish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 g, Cholesterol 33 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 395 g
ROASTED BEEF, MUSHROOM, AND BARLEY SOUP
Roasting concentrates the flavors of the beef and mushrooms, which gives this hearty barley soup a deep, rich character.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet, toss together steak, mushrooms, shallots, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer and roast until beef and mushrooms are browned, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a medium pot and add broth and barley. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high, then reduce heat and simmer until barley is soft, about 12 minutes. To serve, season to taste with salt and pepper and top with parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 32 g
SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
Cook up something with stick-to-your-ribs substance when the weather turns cold: This beef and barley slow-cooker stew, packed with veggies, tender beef, and soft barley is your new go-to comfort food soup. Set your slow-cooker on low in the morning and by evening, dinner is served.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix all ingredients except peas.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.
- Stir in peas. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes longer or until peas are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
BEEF, MUSHROOM, AND BARLEY SOUP
Steps:
- Soak dried mushrooms in boiling-hot water in a bowl until softened, about 20 minutes. Drain in a paper-towel-lined sieve set over a bowl and reserve soaking liquid. Rinse mushrooms, pat dry, and finely chop.
- Bring soaked mushrooms, soaking liquid, ribs, salt, pepper, and remaining 8 cups water to a boil in a 6- to 8-quart pot, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, skimming foam, until meat is just tender, about 1 hour. Transfer ribs with a slotted spoon to a cutting board to cool, reserving broth.
- While meat simmers, cook onion, carrots, celery, and creminis in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in barley and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
- Discard bones, fat, and gristle from meat, then cut meat into 1/2-inch pieces and add to broth along with barley mixture. Simmer, uncovered, until barley is tender, about 40 minutes. Skim fat from surface, then stir in dill and salt to taste.
SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
The barley cooked over a long periods of time, adds a velvety texture as well as a nutty flavor to the soup. Try substituting two Tablespoons minced fresh dill for the parsley.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Clear Soup
Time 6h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Dry the beef with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown half of the beef, about 10 minutes, then add to the slow cooker. Return the skillet to medium-high heat and repeat with 2 more teaspoons oil and the remaining beef.
- Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the empty skillet and heat over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onions, carrots, and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer until the wine has reduced by half, about 1 minute, then pour into the slow cooker.
- Add the tomatoes with their juice, the broths, thyme and barley to the slow cooker. Cover and cook, on either low or high, until the beef is tender, 6-7 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high. Before serving, stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- TO MAKE AHEAD: The night before (or a day in advance) prepare the recipe through step 2. Instead of adding the ingredients to the slow cooker, refrigerate them, but be sure to store the browned meat in one container and the vegetables and wine in another container. In the morning, add the chilled ingredients to the slow cooker, then add the tomatoes with their juice, the broths, thyme and barley to the slow cooker. Proced with step 3. The cooking time will run to the high end of the range given in the recipe.
HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP WITH ROOT VEGETABLES
Make and share this Hearty Beef and Barley Soup With Root Vegetables recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat in a large pot.
- Add the steak and brown well, stirring occasionally.
- Remove steak and leave the juice.
- Add the remaining teaspoon of oil, onion, bay leaf and caraway seeds.
- Cook for about 4 more minutes.
- Add the carrots, parsnips, turnip, rutabaga, barley, and thyme.
- Stirring constantly, cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in bouillon, water, tomato paste, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Immediately reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Discard bay leaf, stir in the spinach and serve.
BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP IV
Hearty and delicious!
Provided by BRYNN1
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 3h10m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 6 quart soup pot, combine stew meat, soup bone, barley and carrots. Cover with water to within 2 inches of top of pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
- Place onion and celery in pot and continue to simmer 2 hours more.
- Remove onion, carrots, bone and celery. Season with salt and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 24.1 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
BEEF, BARLEY, AND MUSHROOM SOUP
This rich, chunky soup makes even the coldest winter day welcome. Add a crisp, green salad, crusty bread, and a glass of Merlot to complete a memorable meal that will fill - and warm - you up! Adapted from Good Food Magazine, December 1987.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Grains
Time 3h30m
Yield 3 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat 1 T. oil in large Dutch oven over low heat. Add meat and halved onion and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Pour in the water. Simmer, partially covered, about 2 hours; skim surface as needed. Remove meat to plate. Strain stock through sieve lined with dampened paper towel. (Soup can be prepared up this point 1 day in advance.) Remove bone and gristle from meat; shred meat and add to strained stock.
- Heat remaining 1 T. oil in Dutch oven over low heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery and stir to coat with oil. Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes; do not allow to brown. Stir in garlic, increase heat to medium, and cook 1 minute. Stir in mushrooms and cook 5 minutes longer.
- Add stock with beef, tomatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, allspice and bay leaf. Heat to boiling and stir in barley. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until barley is tender, about 45 minutes. Stir spinach into soup for last 5 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot.
BEEF BARLEY SOUP WITH WILD MUSHROOMS AND PARSNIPS
Categories Soup/Stew Beef Mushroom Beef Shank Barley Parsnip Fall Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and onions. Sauté until mushrooms brown, about 18 minutes. Add celery and garlic and stir 1 minute. Add beef shank slices and all remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from heat.
- Using tongs, remove meat from pot. Cool slightly. Remove meat from bones; discard bones and any tough connective tissue. Cut meat into bite-size pieces and return to soup. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cool slightly at room temperature. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat.)
WEIGHT WATCHERS CROCK POT BEEF,BARLEY AND ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP
2 1/3 cup = 5 points. From WW Slow Good Cookbook. If refrigerated for more than a day, barley may absorb some liquid. You can add broth or water when reheated. The soup has enough flavor so it will not dilute the taste. You can sub celeriac and rutabaga in the veggie mix- Just keep the broth to root veggie ratio about the same.
Provided by Antifreesz
Time 5h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven 450 degrees.
- Combine turnips, onions, carrots, parsnip and barley on a large nonstick baking sheet.
- Roast on lower oven rack, stirring occasionally until tender and browned,about 30 minutes.
- On another baking sheet arrange beef in single layer and roast on upper oven rack, turning twice until browned about 20 minutes.
- Transfer beef and veggies to a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker.
- Add bay leaves, garlic, salt and pepper.
- Pour broth and water over beef and veggies.
- Cover and cook until the beef and veggies are fork tender, about 4-5 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low.
- Discard the bay leaves and garlic.
- Stir in parsley.
BEEF, BARLEY, AND BEAN SOUP
Found in response to an online request, this recipe sounds like something I want to try... so am posting it so I can find it!
Provided by Impera_Magna
Categories Vegetable
Time 12h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in large soup pot, sauté onion and beef until brown, add vegetables and continue to sauté for 2 minutes, add remaining spices and barley. Stir and sauté another 2 minutes.
- Add remaining vegetables (optional) and tomato paste (optional) and enough water to bring volume to about 6 quarts. Bring to a slow simmer and simmer for 12 hours. Remove fat.
- This can be eaten after 4 or 5 hours, but it improves with longer cooking.
SLOW-COOKER BEEF, BACON AND BARLEY SOUP
Beef-flavored broth is the robust base for this slow cooked dinner loaded with beef, Frozen Corn, bacon and barley.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 8h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook bacon in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beef and onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring occasionally.
- In 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker, layer potatoes, carrots, corn and barley. Top with beef mixture. Pour broth, tomatoes and gravy over top. Do not stir.
- Cover; cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 4 g
ROAST BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
When making this soup, I tend to clean out the refrigerator by adding all kinds of leftovers. In fact, my family says they have to watch out for the kitchen sink!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 12-14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a stockpot, combine the first 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the soup, peas and beans. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add seasoned salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP: HEAVENLY, HEALTHY, AND HEARTY
You're not going to believe how simple this soup recipe is, and what you get as a result - something so unbelievably filling, warming and rich in flavor. Made from a combination of beef, barley, carrots, turnips, potatoes, beef stock and seasonings, this savory soup can be be served not only at lunch but as an easy comort meal any night of the week.
Provided by Feast Your Eyes
Categories Stocks
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Wash beef; pat dry with paper towels. Trim away any visible fat; season beef with salt and pepper (to taste). Cut into small bite-sized cubes.
- Melt butter in a large, heavy-bottom saucepan. Transfer the beef to the hot butter and cook over medium heat until brown on all sides.
- Add remaining ingredients to saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking, covered, for 1 1/2 hours or until barley is tender and beef is fork-tender.
- Remove the bay leaf and laddle into warmed soup bowls. Enjoy your soup as a meal complete unto itself or add a lightly-dressed fresh spinach salad and warm crusty french/italian bread.
- COOK'S TIP: For a delicious twist on traditional beef and barley soup, when it's done simmering stir in 4 cups of fresh baby spinach. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
BEEF, VEGETABLE AND BARLEY SOUP
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except beans in heavy large pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Mix beans with their juices into soup. Cover and continue to simmer until meat is tender, about 30 minutes longer. Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve.
CORNED BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
I love corned beef and love to find new ways to prepare it. This homey Irish soup is adapted from " The New Professional Chef".
Provided by Lorac
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot, add corned beef and brown thoroughly.
- Add remaining ingredients except tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1/2 hour.
- Add tomatoes and simmer 1/2 hour.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
- Brown the beef before adding it to the soup. This will help to develop the flavor and also prevent the meat from becoming tough.
- Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have any beef broth on hand, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
- Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
- Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the beef to become tender.
- Serve the soup with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs. This will add a bit of richness and creaminess to the soup.
Conclusion:
Beef and barley soup is a hearty and delicious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy soup to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give beef and barley soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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