Description
A hearty and comforting Crockpot Beef Barley Soup that combines tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and chewy barley for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1/2 cup barley
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In your slow cooker, combine the beef stew meat, barley, beef broth, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently to combine all the ingredients, ensuring everything is evenly coated with the broth.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low. Allow it to cook for 7-8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and the barley is fully cooked.
- Before serving, taste your soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve piping hot in big, comforting bowls.
Notes
A splash of fresh lemon juice just before serving brightens the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg