Welcome to the ultimate guide to crafting a hearty and flavorful beef and barley soup with mushrooms in your trusty crock pot. If you're looking for a comforting and wholesome meal that combines the richness of beef, the chewy texture of barley, and the earthy goodness of mushrooms, this article will lead you through the steps to create a culinary masterpiece that will warm your soul. With just a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you'll be able to savor a delicious and nutritious soup that's perfect for chilly evenings, lazy weekends, or simply when you crave a taste of homemade goodness.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRANDPA'S BEEF, MUSHROOM, AND BARLEY SOUP
I miss my Grandparents dearly. Grandpa loved to cook while Grandma knitted on the sofa. This helps brings them back to me. This recipe was one of my favorites growing up. It's an old-fashioned, slow-cooking, lick-the-bowl, stick-to-your-ribs type of soup. The family loves it. It's traditional at holiday time with a nice slice of rye bread to dip in it.
Provided by Lobbylady
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 14h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine barley and 2 1/2 cups water in a bowl; cover and let soak overnight. Combine dried mushrooms and 1/2 cup water in a bowl; cover and let soak overnight.
- Place the chuck roast in a large stockpot over medium heat; cover the roast with 5 quarts water. Bring the water to a boil, skimming any foam off the surface. Boil the roast until the foam no longer forms on the water, about 15 minutes. Pour the barley, mushrooms, and the water from both bowls into the stockpot; stir in the parsley, dill, broth, salt, and pepper. Return the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring every hour, until soup has reduced to desired thickness, 4 to 6 hours.
- Remove large pieces of beef from the soup; trim and discard fat. Cut remaining meat into bite-sized pieces and return them to the soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 993.2 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CLASSIC SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
Set your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a hot, hearty stew loaded with beef and barley.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h50m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, beef, salt and pepper in oil 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned.
- Spoon beef mixture into 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in carrots, barley and broth.
- Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
- Increase heat setting to High. Stir in frozen peas and corn. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until peas and corn are hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg
SLOW COOKER BEEF, BARLEY, AND MUSHROOM STEW
This concoction formed from what I had on hand on a cold afternoon. This beef, barley, and mushroom stew is now a home favorite and will hopefully be enjoyed by many generations.
Provided by Jessica Warden
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 3h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until they're almost falling apart, about 20 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooking, heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add steak and brown on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes total.
- Pour beef broth and condensed soup into the bottom of a slow cooker and set to Low. Add barley. Drain potatoes and add to the cooker. Add steak, including pan juices and oil, followed by onion, mushrooms, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on High for 1 hour. Add frozen vegetables and continue to cook until barley and vegetables are tender and steak is cooked through, about 2 hours more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.6 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 825.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
BEEF MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP
Family favorite. It kind of turns into a type of stew as the barley soaks up much of the beef stock. Best part is that it gets better with age, so make plenty and enjoy throughout the week! It's always better the second day, so you might want to cook it one day, refrigerate it overnight, and then cook it again the next day.
Provided by Wendellian
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook beef stew meat in a large skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to a large soup pot.
- Heat vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and carrot in the hot oil until the onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetable mixture to the beef in the pot.
- Pour beef stock into the pot.
- Stir pearl barley into the stock.
- Place soup over medium-low heat, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is completely tender, about 2 hours.
- Stir mushrooms through the soup; cook 1 hour more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 219.7 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
SLOW COOKER BEEF BARLEY SOUP
A slow cooker makes this the easiest recipe ever. It has become a regular family favorite. So much so, that I was requested to bring it to Christmas Eve dinner. I usually use leftover boneless beef short ribs.
Provided by HCHImCBb
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat, saute the beef in the oil for 5 minutes, or until browned. Stir in the salt, pepper and garlic powder and place seasoned meat in a slow cooker. Add a little water to the skillet and stir to pick up the browned bits. Add to the slow cooker.
- Add the broth, water, celery, carrots, green onions, parsley and barley. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables and barley are tender. Add the thyme just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 614.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CROCK POT BEEF BARLEY MUSHROOM SOUP
I copied this recipe from one of Gordon Ramsay's cookbooks. I really enjoyed this. I chopped the mushroom finely in my food processor as my DD will not eat mushroom unless they are pulverized and there are a lot of mushrooms in this recipe. You can do all the prep the night before, then just throw everything in the crockpot before going to work and come back to a nice batch of soup. Prep Time includes soaking of dehydrated mushrooms.
Provided by queenbeatrice
Categories Mushroom Soup
Time 8h45m
Yield 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine dried mushrooms with hot water, let stand 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with paper towel, reserving liquid. Remove stems. Pat dry and chop finely. Set mushrooms and liquid aside, separately.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add beef, celery, onion and reserved mushrooms; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, pepper and five spice; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add fresh mushrooms and barley; toss to coat. Add stock and reserved mushroom liquid; bring to a boil over high heat. Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until barley is tender. Stir in soy sauce.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions.
BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS FOR THE CROCK POT!
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
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.
CROCK POT BEEF BARLEY & MUSHROOM SOUP
Came from the Feb. 2005 Women's Day magazine. I am always on the lookout for crock pot recipes and this one is a keeper. Do not use quick cooking barley.
Provided by Mrs.Habu
Categories Grains
Time 7h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except the dill in a large slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours or until beef and vegetables are tender.
- Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle with dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.7, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 97.5, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 9
KELLY'S SLOW COOKER BEEF, MUSHROOM, AND BARLEY SOUP
I tinkered with a few recipes and came up with this one. I have tinkered with this recipe and added celery once and leeks another time, for me all it did was add to the chunkiness, not the flavor; but that's really up to your preference.
Provided by pecagirl27
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 6h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Stir beef stock, tomato sauce, water, onion, carrot, barley, mushrooms, and garlic together in a slow cooker.
- Season beef chunks with garlic salt, salt, and black pepper; add to the beef stock mixture. Add bay leaves to the slow cooker.
- Cook on Low until the soup thickens and the beef is tender, about 6 hours.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 65.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 34.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 381.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP
This recipe is inspired by the beef, leek and barley soup in "Home Cooking" (Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2010), a memoir and cookbook by Laurie Colwin. It defies what you're told you must do to make an exceptional soup: Brown your meat, add ingredients in layers, and taste as you go. Instead, just chop a few vegetables, put everything in a pot - or in this case, a slow cooker - then forget about it. This recipe builds satisfying, hearty flavors in a few key ways: The small quantity of dried mushrooms not only nods to mushroom-barley soup, but also creates an umami backdrop. Opt for chicken stock instead of beef, which is more consistently flavorful across brands. Use a collagen-rich cut of meat, like chuck or short ribs. And last, a long cook time allows flavors to deepen, without any babysitting.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, soups and stews, main course
Time 8h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 5-to-8-quart slow cooker, add the beef, stock, carrots, onion, barley, thyme, porcini, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper and 2 cups water. Stir to combine, cover and cook on low until the meat shreds when pulled with two forks, 6 to 8 hours.
- If your soup has fat on the surface, skim it with a spoon. (The amount will vary, depending on your cut of meat.) Remove and discard the thyme. If using chuck, shred the meat using two forks right in the pot; if using short ribs, transfer to a cutting board and pull the meat away from the bones. Remove any excess fat and cartilage, then chop and shred the meat and return it to the slow cooker. Stir in the vinegar. If the flavors taste muted, add salt and vinegar. If it's too mild, add more black pepper.
MUSHROOM AND BARLEY SOUP (CROCK POT)
Make and share this Mushroom and Barley Soup (Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Grains
Time 6h21m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the dried mushrooms in a heatproof measuring cup and cover with hot water. Let sit until softened. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid. Slice mushrooms. Set aside.
- In a small skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and cook until softened (5 minutes).
- Transfer vegetables to crock pot and add barley, both kinds of mushrooms, broth, reserved mushroom soaking liquid, thyme and salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Serve garnished with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.4, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 28, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 5, Protein 8
BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP (CROCK POT)
This was an easy and delicious weeknight supper which was changed slightly for my family's tastes from a recipe from the local newspaper (which was adapted from Slow & Easy Recipes) Edited recipe per a review stating what to do with the beef.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Vegetable
Time 11h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a food processor puree tomatoes.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat heat the oil and then add the onions, beef, tomato paste, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Saute for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in wine.
- Put mixture in crock pot.
- Stir in pureed tomatoes, broths, carrots, cabbage, soy sauce and barley.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on low for 9-11 hours.
- Stir in parsley.
Tips:
- Use high-quality beef: Opt for chuck roast, short ribs, or stew meat for a flavorful and tender soup.
- Soak the barley: Soaking the barley overnight or for at least 4 hours helps reduce cooking time and yields a more tender texture.
- Don't overcrowd the crock pot: Ensure there's enough space for the ingredients to cook evenly. If using a smaller crock pot, consider cooking the soup in batches.
- Sauté the vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the crock pot enhances their flavor and adds depth to the soup.
- Use a variety of mushrooms: Experiment with different types of mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms, for a richer flavor and texture.
- Season to taste: Adjust the seasoning according to your preference. Taste the soup throughout the cooking process and add more herbs, spices, or salt and pepper as needed.
Conclusion:
This hearty and flavorful beef and barley soup with mushrooms is a perfect comfort food for a cold day. Prepared in a crock pot, it's a convenient and effortless meal that requires minimal effort. By following these tips and the detailed recipe, you can create a delicious and satisfying soup that will warm you up from the inside out. So gather your ingredients, set your crock pot, and let the enticing aromas fill your home as you prepare this delectable dish.
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