Crock Pot Beef Barley Soup
Crock Pot Beef Barley Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty soup features tender beef, nutty barley, and a vibrant medley of vegetables that blend beautifully in your crock pot. With its enticing aroma filling your kitchen, this dish invites everyone to gather around the table. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite for cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- Sauté diced onions and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer beef cubes, sautéed onion mixture, carrots, celery, barley, thyme, and broth into the crock pot.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender and flavors meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg