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Slow Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 ½ pounds sirloin tips flap meat or chuck roast, cubed
  • salt and pepper
  • ¾ cup 1/4-inch sliced carrots about 3-4 medium carrots peeled
  • 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms wiped clean and diced
  • 1 cup chopped onion about 1 medium yellow or white onion
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • ⅔ cup pearled barley not quick-cooking

Instructions

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  1. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat the oil until rippling and hot over medium heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper and add to the skillet in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches), cooking for 1-2 minutes, browning on all sides. Repeat with the remaining meat if needed.
  2. Scoop the meat into the slow cooker, leaving as much oil/liquid behind in the skillet as possible. Return the skillet to medium heat and add the carrots, mushrooms, onion and garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the carrots and mushrooms start to soften. Stir in the tomato paste and thyme and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Whisk in the chicken broth and simmer for a minute or so. Pour the mixture into the slow cooker. Add the beef broth, soy sauce and barley. Give the soup a good stir and then cover the slow cooker and cook on low 7-9 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed, before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 7g (11%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 413mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 7g 11%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 413mg 17%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.