Best 8 Dutch Oven Beef Barley Soup Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty, comforting, and flavorful soup to warm you up on a cold day? Look no further than Dutch oven beef barley soup! This classic soup is easy to make and packed with tender beef, hearty barley, and a medley of vegetables. With its rich, savory broth and perfect balance of flavors, it's a favorite among soup enthusiasts everywhere. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your Dutch oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling satisfied and cozy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED HEARTY BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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A satisfying soup that warms you from the inside out. The beef is slowly simmered and what remains is delicious broth that is made richer with the addition of red wine and spicy V-8 Juice.

Provided by Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

Categories     Hearty soup     main dish

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds beef chuck - blade cut - 2 1/4 pounds ground and 3/4 pound diced (may sub pork ** see notes below)
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 medium stalks celery (chopped)
2 medium onions (chopped)
5 cloves garlic (chopped)
1/4 cup Italian parsley (chopped)
Thyme - 4 sprigs
3 bay leaves
1 quart Spicy V-8 Juice
1/4 cup red wine
2 cups beef broth
3/4 cup barley -- not instant (***see notes if gluten intolerant. )
Salt and Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or heavy soup pot, over medium-high heat, brown the beef in 1 Tablespoon butter and 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper the meat as it is browning. Once the beef is browned remove it and all the juices and place in a heat proof dish.
  • In the Dutch oven melt the remaining butter in the olive oil and sauté the celery and onion until they become soft and translucent. Do not brown. Stir in the garlic; sauté 1 minute.
  • Add the parsley, thyme sprigs and bay leaves . Continue to sauté for another minutes.
  • Add the beef back into the pot and mix thoroughly. Once all of the ingredients are evenly mixed add the Spicy V-8 Juice, beef broth and red wine. Heat to a low boil, add the barley and let it come to a simmer and cover.
  • Continue to cook covered stirring occasionally. Simmer for 4 - 5 hours until meat is tender and barley is done.
  • Taste to make sure the salt and pepper is to your taste.
  • In a Dutch oven or heavy soup pot, over medium-high heat, brown the beef in 1 Tablespoon butter and 1 Tablespoon olive oil. Salt and pepper the meat as it is browning. Once the beef is browned remove it and all the juices and place in a slow cooker.
  • In the Dutch oven melt the remaining butter in the olive oil and sauté the celery and onion until they become soft and translucent. Do not brown. Stir in the garlic; sauté 1 minute.
  • Add the parsley, thyme sprigs and bay leaves . Continue to sauté for another minutes.
  • Add the ingredients to the beef in the crockpot and mix thoroughly. Once all of the ingredients are evenly mixed add the Spicy V-8 Juice, beef broth and red wine. Heat on high for 1 hour then continue to on low, add the barley and continue for an additional 7 hours.
  • Check to make sure the meat is tender and the barley is done. Taste to make sure the salt and pepper is to your taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 334 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RICH BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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For a bowl of hearty comfort, cook up Ina Garten's Rich Beef Barley Soup recipe, made with meaty oxtail bones, fresh veggies and herbs, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon good olive oil
2 pounds beef oxtails
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)
2 cups (1/2-inch) diced carrots (4 carrots)
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup (1/2-inch) diced celery (2 stalks)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
3 bay leaves
10 cups canned beef broth
1 cup pearled barley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Add the oxtails, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until browned all over. Remove the oxtails with a slotted spoon and reserve.
  • Add the leeks, carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the fat in the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until the vegetables start to brown. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen string and add to the pot along with the bay leaves. Return the oxtails to the pot and add the broth, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Discard the thyme bundle and the bay leaves, and skim off the fat.
  • Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the barley. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, drain, and set aside.
  • When the soup is ready, add the barley and cook the soup for another 15 or 20 minutes, until the barley is tender. Depending on the saltiness of the stock, the soup might need another teaspoon of salt and some pepper. Serve hot, with or without the oxtails.

BEST BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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This is one of my favourite recipes for leftover roast beef - its delicious on a cold winter night!!If you don't have leftover beef, substitute with 1 lb of extra-lean ground beef, to be cooked with the onions. "Demi glace" or "au jus" can be found with the prepackaged gravies & sauces in the supermarket - you just won't get the same great flavour if you omit it!!

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, sliced thin
2 cups beef broth
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup barley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cooked cubed roast beef (at least)
1 (1 ounce) package demi-glace or 1 (1 ounce) package au jus mix

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large Dutch oven.
  • Saute onions and garlic.
  • Add veggies and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Add broth, water and barley.
  • Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
  • Add Worcestershire, spices and beef.
  • Stir in demi-glace.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 30- 45 minutes or until veggies and barley are tender.

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP III



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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

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 cups beef stock
¾ cup barley
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
½ cup red wine
2 cups cubed potatoes
2 cups diced cooked beef
1 teaspoon browning sauce
1 ½ cups chopped cabbage
salt and pepper to taste

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

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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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

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound London broil, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons minced garlic (from 4 cloves)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 cup dry red wine
4 cups chicken stock
3 cups water
3/4 cup hulled or pearl barley, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
Garnish: grated fresh horseradish

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

GROUND BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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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

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef consomme, undiluted
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 cups water
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1 bay leaf

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.

DUTCH OVEN VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP



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This vegetable beef soup is hearty with a kick of flavor. Made with top sirloin and fresh and frozen vegetables, it's super easy to prepare and ready in just under two hours. There is nothing better than soup prepared in aDutch oven!

Provided by Rose

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds beef top sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
4 cups water
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
10 baby carrots, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 small bay leaves
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen green beans
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch over over medium-high heat. Saute beef in hot oil until completely browned, about 5 minutes. Remove browned beef with a slotted spoon to a plate, retaining beef drippings in the Dutch oven.
  • Saute celery and onion in the beef drippings until tender, about 5 minutes. Return beef to the Dutch oven; add water, beef broth, petite diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes, potatoes, baby carrots, garlic powder, and bay leaves.
  • Place a cover on the Dutch oven, bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, remove cover from the pot, and simmer the mixture until thick, about 45 minutes.
  • Stir frozen corn, frozen green beans, and hot pepper sauce into the mixture in the pot. Place cover on the pot and cook at a simmer until the corn and green beans are just cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 547.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

HEARTWARMING BEEF-BARLEY SOUP



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Make and share this Heartwarming Beef-Barley Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs boneless beef chuck
4 cups water
2 cups low sodium beef broth
2 cups sliced celery
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup quick-cooking barley (or regular barley, precooked)

Steps:

  • Trim fat from meat, cut meat into 1/2-inch cubes.
  • In a Dutch oven combine meat, water, broth, celery, mushrooms, carrots, onion, salt, rosemary, pepper, and garlic and bring to boiling, reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until meat is tender, if necessary, skim fat.
  • Stir in tomato paste and barley. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until barley is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 56.1, Sodium 568.2, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 5.2, Protein 22.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right beef. Chuck roast or stew meat are both good choices for this soup, as they are tough cuts of meat that will become tender when cooked slowly.
  • Brown the beef before adding it to the soup. This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to the soup. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and barley.
  • Season the soup to taste. Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder are all good starting points.
  • Cook the soup until the beef and vegetables are tender. This will usually take about 1-2 hours.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the broth and make a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Dutch oven beef barley soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious bowl of soup that your family and friends will love.

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