Beef Barley Soup
"Savor the richness of homestyle Beef Barley Soup! Tender beef, whole grain barley, fresh veggies, and seasoned broth create a hearty and soul-warming dish for chilly days."
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Chopped Carrots about 3
- 1 cup Chopped Celery about 2 ribs
- 2 lbs Chuck Roast trimmed of excess chunks of fat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 3 Tbsp Minced Fresh Parsley
- 3 Tbsp Minced Fresh Rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 32 oz Cartons Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or Beef Broth
- Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Minced Fresh Thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
- 1 Tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic 4 cloves
- 1 Cup Chopped Yellow Onion 1 large
- 1 Cup Pearl Barley
- 3 Tbsp Tomato Paste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Pat the beef dry and add about half or one-third of it to the pot, ensuring not to overcrowd. Season with salt and pepper, allowing it to sear until golden brown on the bottom, approximately 3 minutes. Flip the beef and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Transfer the seared beef along with its juices to a plate, and repeat the process with the remaining beef, adding another tablespoon of oil to the pot.
- In the now-empty pot, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté carrots, celery, and onion for 3 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and garlic, and sauté for an additional 1 minute.
- Pour in broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return the beef to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the beef is fairly tender, which takes about 45 to 60 minutes.
- Add barley, cover, and simmer until cooked through and the beef is tender, about 45 to 60 minutes longer.
- Stir in parsley and serve the dish warm.
Notes
To prepare Beef Barley Soup in the Slow Cooker, follow these simple steps:
1. Heat a pot with olive oil and sear the beef until browned.
2. Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker, adding all the remaining ingredients except for the parsley.
3. Cook the ingredients on low for 7 to 8 hours in the slow cooker.
4. Once the cooking time is complete, stir in the parsley to enhance the flavor of the soup. Enjoy your delicious and hearty Beef Barley Soup prepared effortlessly in the slow cooker!
2. Transfer the seared beef to a slow cooker, adding all the remaining ingredients except for the parsley.
3. Cook the ingredients on low for 7 to 8 hours in the slow cooker.
4. Once the cooking time is complete, stir in the parsley to enhance the flavor of the soup. Enjoy your delicious and hearty Beef Barley Soup prepared effortlessly in the slow cooker!