Best 8 Vegetable Beef And Barley Soup Recipes

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Craving a hearty and comforting soup that warms the soul on a cold day? Look no further than vegetable beef and barley soup! This classic dish is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender beef, chewy barley, and an array of colorful vegetables swimming in a rich, flavorful broth. Whether you're a seasoned soup aficionado or a novice cook looking for a satisfying and nutritious meal, this guide will take you through the steps of creating the ultimate vegetable beef and barley soup, packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

WEIGHT WATCHERS CROCK POT BEEF,BARLEY AND ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP



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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

3 turnips, peeled and chopped
2 onions, sliced thinly
2 carrots, chopped
1 parsnip, peeled and chopped
3/4 cup pearl barley
1 1/4 lbs beef chuck, boneless diced
2 bay leaves
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground
8 cups beef broth, reduced sodium
2 cups water
1/2 cup parsley, flat leaf chopped

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, VEGETABLE AND BARLEY SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Beef     Garlic     Mushroom     High Fiber     Barley     Celery     Carrot     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 (main-course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 2 3/4-pound piece flat-cut brisket, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 cups canned beef broth
3 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
4 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 carrots, peeled, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/3 cup pearl barley, rinsed
6 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 bay leaves
1 1-ounce package dried stemmed shiitake mushrooms, broken into 1/2-inch pieces
3 15- to 16-ounce cans kidney beans, undrained

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.

VEGETABLE BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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Winter weather calls for steaming bowls of this hearty soup. Chuck roast leftovers add extra homemade flavor. -Jeannie Klugh, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Reserved leftovers from Carmelized Onion Chuck Roast
3 cups beef broth
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1/4 cup quick-cooking barley
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 1224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 51g protein.

BEEF AND BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP



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My mom gave me this recipe. I've changed it slightly (basically to lower the salt content. The nutritional values will not reflect this, but keep in mind if you use the low sodium products it will be less than listed.

Provided by Chef at Heart

Categories     Meat

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground turkey
1 medium onion, chopped finely
28 ounces tomatoes (diced)
2 cups water
3 (10 ounce) cans beef consomme (preferably low sodium)
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup (preferably low sodium)
4 carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 tablespoons barley

Steps:

  • Brown beef and onion, drain any fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Cook for a minimum of two hours.
  • or.
  • After browning beef and onion you can also use your slow cooker on low for 7 -8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.8, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 70.3, Sodium 1127.4, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 10.6, Protein 35

GRANDMA'S VEGETABLE BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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This is my mother in law's family recipe that came with her from South Africa, and one of my favorite soups! She grates the turnips, carrots and parsnips in the food processor and it makes for a great texture in the soup. For the turnips, be sure to use the small white and purple ones - not the big wax turnips! It's very mild in...

Provided by Brad Nichols

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 3h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 qt water
3 lb beef shank - bone in
4 c leeks chopped
4 c celery, chopped
5 small turnips/rutabegas - grated
3 large parsnips - grated
5 large carrots - grated
3/4 c parsley - finely chopped
1 c barley
2 Tbsp salt or to taste
1/2 tsp ground black pepper or to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Combine beef shank and water in a large soup pot and boil for 1 hour, skim foam as appropriate.
  • 2. Remove beef bones and meat. Discard bones and chop meat into small pieces and return to pot.
  • 3. Add next 6 ingredients and simmer for 1 hour
  • 4. Rinse barley and soak in warm water for 1 hour
  • 5. Add barley, salt and pepper and simmer for 1 hour
  • 6. Enjoy over rice, pasta, or with a crusty loaf of French bread!

BEEF VEGETABLE AND BARLEY SOUP



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From: "Skinny One-Pot Meals" by Ruth Glick. "Thick and hearty, this soup will warm you up on a cold winter day."

Provided by Engrossed

Categories     Grains

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cabbage, shredded
2 large celery ribs, sliced
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup pearl barley
1 cup potato, peeled and cut into 3/4inch cubes
5 beef bouillon cubes
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups water
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, added at end
salt, to taste added at end (optional)

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven or large skillet, combine ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until beef has changed color. Drain fat.
  • In a large crockpot, combine the beef mixture and the rest of the ingredients up to the water.
  • Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours or until barley is tender.
  • When barley is tender add tomatoes. Cook an additional 10 minutes.
  • Add salt, if desired.

VEGETABLE BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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I got this recipe from Epicurious and modified it to suit my family's taste. Once a week during the fall and winter I have "soup night" and invite friends and family. This is one of our favorites. I usually just serve it with homemade wheat bread. It is perfect cold weather comfort food. Enjoy!

Provided by MamaJ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons oil
1 -1 1/2 lb stew meat
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup barley (not quick cooking)
4 cups water
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (29 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
2 cups carrots, sliced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 1/2-2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large dutch oven.
  • Add meat, season with salt and pepper and saute until dark brown. (About 8 minutes).
  • Remove beef and set aside.
  • Add celery, onions and barley to pan and saute until onion is golden (about 15 minutes).
  • Add water, broth, tomatoes, corn carrots, bay leaves, and garlic.
  • Return beef to pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to med/low and simmer uncovered one hour.
  • Add peas and hot pepper sauce.
  • Cover and simmer 30 more minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and additional hot sauce if desired.
  • Serve.
  • Wait for the compliments.

VEGETABLE BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Vegetable

Yield 12+ bowls

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small to medium Roast
1 medium Onion
3 Stalks Celery
3-4 carrots
About 6 medium Potatoes
1 can each of corn, green beans, peas & tomatoes
1 bottle of v-8 juice (48 oz.)
Water
Salt & pepper to taste
2 Tablesoons oil
Barley about 3/4 -1 cup

Steps:

  • Cut roast into bite size pieces. Brown meat in oil, you may need to do in two batches. Then add water about 4 cups, onions , celery & carrots (cut into bite size pieces). Cook for about 2-3 hours on low heat. Add canned veggies, potatoes (bite size pieces ) & v-8 juice about 1/2 of bottle ( add more if needed ). Cook about 1 hour or until potatoes are almost done. Then add Barley, cook until tender, add salt & pepper to taste.

Tips:

  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot with a heavy bottom for even heat distribution and to prevent scorching.
  • Brown the beef in batches to ensure it gets a nice sear.
  • Add a splash of red wine or Worcestershire sauce to the pot for extra flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables for a colorful and flavorful soup.
  • Add barley or other grains towards the end of the cooking time so they have a chance to soften but not overcook.
  • Season the soup with salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Vegetable beef and barley soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and beef. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make a delicious pot of vegetable beef and barley soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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