Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup Recipe

4 servings
This Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup is the perfect hearty meal for cold weather. Made with tender beef, carrots, celery, and barley, all cooked in a rich broth. It’s comforting, flavorful, and basically cooks itself!

Ingredients

  • oil
    1 tbsp
  • beef stewing meat
    1 lb
  • onion

    finely diced

    1 small
  • minced garlic
    2 tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • italian seasoning
    1 tsp
  • black pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • carrots

    peeled and chopped

    3 large
  • ribs celery

    chopped

    2
  • pearl or pot barley

    rinsed

    ½ c
  • tomato paste
    2 tbsp
  • bay leaves
    2
  • low sodium beef broth
    4 c
  • fresh parsley for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and let heat 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Brown meat in batches (allowing space around each piece) medium-high heat. Remove from pan and place in a 4-6 quart slow cooker.

  3. 3

    Add onions to the saute pan and cook over medium heat until translucent -- they will pick up all the brown bits left by the meat! Stir in garlic, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper and cook 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add the onions to the slow cooker on top of the beef, along with the carrots, celery, barley, tomato paste and bay leaves. Stir well, and then stir in the beef broth.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until vegetables and barley are tender.

  6. 6

    Stir in fresh parsley as desired and season to taste. Serve.

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup Recipe

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About this Recipe

When the chill sets in, there's nothing quite like a bowl of comforting Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup to warm you from the inside out. This hearty, 'cooks itself' recipe delivers deep, rich flavors with tender beef and wholesome barley, perfect for a cozy evening.

This Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup recipe truly shines because it leverages the unparalleled convenience of your slow cooker. It transforms humble ingredients – tender beef stewing meat, hearty vegetables, and wholesome barley – into a deeply flavorful meal with minimal hands-on effort. The long, gentle simmer is key, as it not only renders the beef incredibly tender but also allows all the aromatics and the rich broth to meld, creating a complex and comforting taste that simply can't be rushed.

Imagine spooning into a bowl of perfectly tender beef, each piece having slowly absorbed the rich flavors of the broth. You'll find melt-in-your-mouth carrots and celery, adding natural sweetness and earthy depth, alongside satisfying pearl barley that provides a delightful chew. All these components come together in a savory, aromatic beef broth, subtly enhanced by a hint of tomato paste and the warming notes of classic Italian seasoning. The texture is wonderfully rustic and thick, making it a truly satisfying meal that feels both wholesome and deeply comforting.

Customization & Variations

The appeal of this Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup comes from its timeless, comforting profile built on a specific set of ingredients. While the core components are essential for its authentic taste, you have the flexibility to adjust the seasoning to perfectly match your palate. Feel free to increase or decrease the amount of salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to find your ideal balance. For the best, satisfying texture, ensure you use the specified pearl or pot barley.

This hearty soup is a complete meal in itself, perfect for a chilly evening or a satisfying Sunday dinner. Serve it warm, garnished generously with fresh parsley, for a delightful and comforting experience.

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