Hearty Beef and Barley Soup. This soup can be made in the crock pot and left to simmer throughout the day while you go about your business. It is very hearty and chuck full of good veggies, barley grains and chunks of the most tender beef you will ever taste. All you need for a complete meal is a salad and a good chunk of bread to dunk in your soup. The kids will love it with a cold glass of milk. The adults can have a nice bottle of wine chilling for after dinner!
More comfort and goodness can be found at White Bean Chicken Chili and Creamy Ham Chowder.
Hearty Beef and Barley Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef top round steak cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 cans 14-1/2 ounces each beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup medium pearl barley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil; drain. Stir in the broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat and vegetables are tender. Stir in peas; heat through. Yield: 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
- Originally published as Beef Barley Soup in Home-Style Soups, Salad and Sandwiches Cookbook 1996, p25
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I am Marilyn Lesniak. Writer, Photographer and Chief Bottle Washer behind the scenes at Marilyn's Treats. Follow me to my kitchen. 
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Thank you Dee. Enjoy your week.
That sounds and looks delicious Marilyn. It almost feels like I can dip my spoon right through my screen and take a big bite or two.
I wish it was that easy. I would eat by pictures to! No more dishes. I hope you are having a great week. Great to see you again.
This soup would be delicious a soup we would really enjoy! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and don’t forget to bring your Cookie Recipes to the Holiday Cookie Exchange Link Party!
Miz Helen
Thank you Miz Helen. We enjoy this soup on those grey and chilly days. I will have to check out my cookie recipes and I will be there. Enjoy your week.
The soup looks yumm, will try for sure. Thanks for joining Bloggers Pit Stop – Pit Stop Crew
You are welcome Menaka. Thanks for coming and enjoying the soup. Enjoy your week.
This soup would be yummy right about now!
Thank you Lisa. I am glad you like recipe.
Marilyn, this sounds soooo good right now! I’m so glad Soup Weather is here! It’s been ages since I’ve had beef and barley soup. #BloggersPitStop
Thank you Jean. I am glad you like the recipe. Have a great week!
Your soups all sound fantastic and it’s that time of year where I love things like this. Kids are always so busy that I’m running every direction. Nice just to come home and have dinner ready.
Thanks Chas. This time of year is mostly soups, stews or brunches. Love em!! Happy Thanksgiving.
This looks so warm and tasty, perfect for the cold weather we have been having.
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays Marilyn 🙂 Hope you can join us today.
Thank you Claire. I am thrilled you found a use for this beef barley soup!
Hummm I have never made a barley soup and as I comb my memories, I don’t remember my mama making it either. She always made homemade vegetable or chicken noodle. It looks delicious and hearty. I may give it a try.
I hope you enjoy it. It is full of the barley and beef and veggies. I always tell my husband to use a fork. If you decide to give it a try let me know! Happy Thanksgiving!
This reminds me of my childhood – playing outside on a cold day and mom making beef barley soup for lunch. (she used Campbell’s though). Great recipe Marilyn. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. I hope your Thanksgiving is full of blessings.
That is so funny. My mom used Campbells too. I hated the store brand. What memories. Beef Barley and grilled cheese. Mmm. Happy Thanksgiving!
Definitely adding this into the winter soup rotation – ! I have not made a barley soup in so long, so I am looking forward to making this one! Pinning!
We love barley soup in my home. It is requested every time I make a roast. Happy Thanksgiving Kristine.
Marilyn this is exactly what I need on a cold day like this.
It does warm the soul. This, a good book and a warm blanket. Happy Thanksgiving.
PERFECT! I was looking for a soup EXACTLY like this Marilyn! This is def on my list to do soon! Thank you!
Glad I could help Joanne!
Isn’t beef barley soup wonderful. And your recipe looks fantastic!
Thanks Heidi! It is one of my comfort foods. Come back and visit again soon.