How Long Does Pearl Barley Take To Cook In Soup

Pull out that stockpot and simmer up our vegetable barley soup. This recipe is a 1-pot meal loaded with fresh flavors to make a belly happy.

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This vegetable barley soup is about to blow your mind. It's gotten a major upgrade from the stuff I grew up eating out of a can. Also, it's filled with heart-healthy ingredients that'll fill your belly and your soul with goodness and comfort. Whether it's cold or hot in your neck of the woods, pull out that stockpot and simmer up a pot of barley soup.

Is Barley Soup healthy for you?

It absolutely can be healthy… if you use nutrient-dense ingredients. My barley soup recipe is definitely healthy— it's loaded with plant-based nutrients like vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber. In addition, soups like this vegetable barley soup are high in fiber and liquid, meaning that a hearty bowl will help you stay fuller for longer + not spike your blood sugar.

Honestly, my favorite thing about soup is the easy leftovers. I like to make huge batches of soup, freeze some of it and keep the rest in the fridge for a quick lunch. So when I'm craving Taco Bell (usually when I'm stressed and starving) I can pull this outta the fridge and have lunch ready in 10 minutes. That'll usually curb the burrito craving for the day. 😉

Do you have to cook pearl barley before adding to soup?

Pearl barley doesn't need to be pre-cooked before adding to the soup. But you could definitely cook it in advance. One thing I like to do is make a giant batch of barley and divide it between freezer-safe containers and store until I'm ready to use it in a recipe. Pearl barley is the most common type (and easiest to find), which is why I'm using it in vegetable barley soup. I try to keep things as easy as possible when food shopping and cooking.

How long does it take to cook barley?

Pearl barley does take a while to cook – upwards of 30-40 minutes sometimes. You can cut down on the cooking time by using quick cooking barley. Trader Joe's is one store I know that sells 10-minute barley. In this recipe, we're using the quick cooking barley. Yet you can totally use the other one if you have the time.

What are the best vegetables to put in soup?

The best vegetables to put in any veggie soup recipe are the ones you like! I'll go even further to say that I tend to throw whatever leftover veggies I have in my fridge into soup – roasted veggies, greens, a little of this or that. In addition to broth and barley, here's a few vegetables you can toss in for a major flavor win:

• carrots
• green beans
• peas
• kale
• chard
• onion
• celery
• mushrooms
• peppers
• tomatoes
• potatoes
• herbs

For this vegetable barley soup recipe, I've chosen an array of veggies that you'd find in a classic barley soup. Yet I also added in chopped kale (because we're all about the leafy greens around here).

In case you weren't sure, feel free to substitute, add, or decrease the veggies to suit your personal preference. Above all, use what you can easily source and trust that this recipe is very forgiving! If kale isn't your thing, try swiss chard or spinach.

I like adding mushrooms along with the vegetables too. They add fantastic savory flavor and texture.

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• Level: Easy
• Total: 2 hr 35 min

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 2 hr 20 min

• Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon good olive oil

2 pounds beef oxtails

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 cups chopped leeks, white and light green parts (2 leeks)

2 cups (1/2-inch) diced carrots (4 carrots)

1 cup chopped yellow onion

1 cup (1/2-inch) diced celery (2 stalks)

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves

10 cups canned beef broth

1 cup pearled barley

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Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Add the oxtails, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until browned all over. Remove the oxtails with a slotted spoon and reserve.
2. Add the leeks, carrots, onion, celery, and garlic to the fat in the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, until the vegetables start to brown. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen string and add to the pot along with the bay leaves. Return the oxtails to the pot and add the broth, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Discard the thyme bundle and the bay leaves, and skim off the fat.
3. Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the barley. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, drain, and set aside.
4. When the soup is ready, add the barley and cook the soup for another 15 or 20 minutes, until the barley is tender. Depending on the saltiness of the stock, the soup might need another teaspoon of salt and some pepper. Serve hot, with or without the oxtails.

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Last updated on July 19, 2020 . Originally posted on January 30, 2018 By Tania Sheff

This Hearty Beef Barley Soup is a restaurant-worthy, absolutely delicious, easy-to-make and filling meal. Made with only 8 ingredients, less than 30 minutes of active cooking time, and minimal cleanup, it will feed the whole family!

I cook this Hearty Beef Barley Soup every single week during the winter months. It is my family's absolute favorite soup. It is rich, flavorful, and healthy, and I bet you'll be making it often once you give it a try. Seriously, it is just incredibly delicious!

I like making it a bit thick, with an almost stew-like consistency, but it is totally okay to add some extra broth to thin it out. You can use beef or chicken broth in this recipe with great results.

Now let's take a minute and talk about barley.

ABOUT BARLEY

Barley is actually one of the oldest consumed grains in the world. Although it is not as popular as quinoa these days, the health benefits are just as impressive. Barley, being an excellent source of fiber, keeps your body toxin-free. It helps to strengthen your immune system, lower your blood sugar, improve digestion, prevent heart disease, provide antioxidants, and the list goes on. If you'd like to learn more about the health benefits, check out this article: Barley Nutrition Facts, Benefits & How to Cook It!

WHAT KIND OF BARLEY IS BEST FOR BEEF BARLEY SOUP

There are many varieties of barley, depending on the processing method. In this Hearty Beef Barley Soup, you may use Hulled Barley (a bit healthier) or Pearl Barley (more common). If using hulled barley, keep in mind that it has a bit rough (chewy) texture and may require some extra cooking time.

WHAT KIND OF BEEF TO USE

The best cut for this recipe is boneless chuck roast. It has a great flavor and softens very nicely.

If you'd prefer, you can also use ground beef in this recipe. If making a ground beef barley soup, you can reduce cooking time to one hour.

BEEF BARLEY SOUP RECIPE

1. Heat up a large pot on high heat. Add the olive oil and beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until the liquids evaporate and the beef starts to brown.

2. Reduce heat to medium and add onion, carrots, and garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes.

3. Add the tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper and mix everything well. Add the barley and beef (or chicken) broth. Reduce the heat to medium low, and cook until the beef is very tender, for about 1 1/2 hours.

Note: add extra broth if you'd like to thin out the soup a bit more.

WATCH HOW TO MAKE HEARTY BEEF BARLEY SOUP

BEEF BARLEY SOUP TIPS

Be patient! It takes some time to cook beef until very tender, so be patient, and cook a little longer if needed.

Homemade is best! Use homemade beef stock for the best flavor.

Pick your barley! Remember, that while hulled barley is healthier, pearl barley has softer texture.

Add herbs! Add some herbs (fresh thyme, rosemary and/or mint) for extra flavor.

Chase away the winter chill with a bowl of thick and hearty Vegetable Barley Soup!

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My husband travels constantly for work, and I got to go on a quick trip to Oklahoma City with him last week. It was cold, but so fun!

I wasn't sure what to expect. But after a couple days spent wandering around downtown OKC, I was impressed by how much there was to do and see. (Check out all the details of my Oklahoma City trip here.)

I can't wait to go back sometime, although I'll probably wait until the weather warms up first!

Unfortunately, I seem to have brought a cold home with me. At first, I thought my sniffles were brought on by the freezing weather, but nope, it's a full-blown cold. Ugh.

Vegetable Barley Soup

I don't know about you, but there's nothing I crave more when I'm ill than a bowl of hot, comforting soup.

And while I love everything from Lentil Soup to Tomato Tortellini Soup to classic Minestrone, this vegetarian barley soup is a fave!

Whether you're sick or not, this Vegetable Barley Soup will warm you up from the inside out. It's thick, hearty, and perfect for combating cold winter weather.

You are going to love this easy to prepare recipe! It's packed with tons of healthy veggies, and unlike many Barley Vegetable Soup recipes, it's vegetarian (actually vegan).

How to Make Vegetable Barley Soup

Tomatoes, basil, and oregano give this thick Vegetable Barley Soup a yummy Italian flavor, and the combination of vegetables, chickpeas, and barley make it stick-to-your-ribs filling!

One tip: be sure to use pearl barley, not quick-cooking barley. If you use quick-cooking barley, it will be finished cooking before your veggies are ready (no bueno).

Since it can be hard to find good quality vegetables at this time of year, I kept things simple and used a combination of fresh and frozen veggies.

The frozen vegetables work perfectly and taste fresh, but if the produce at your grocery store looks good, then feel free to use all fresh veggies instead.

This barley soup recipe is easy to prepare and most of the cooking time is hands off, which makes it just as good for busy weeknights as it is for relaxed weekends.

Are you serving a crowd?

Then, this recipe is perfect for you. Use a large pot (this Calphalon Dutch Oven is my fave!), because this hearty Vegetable Barley Soup recipe makes a lot. Although even if you aren't, any leftovers you have definitely won't last long!

So chase away the winter chill (or a cold) with a big bowl of this Vegetable Barley Soup. It's a recipe your whole family is sure to love!

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Quick and easy beef barley soup recipe, made with simple ingredients in one pot on stovetop. A weeknight meal loaded with Italian seasoning, vegetables, tender beef.

This one pot beef barley soup is a delicious soup recipe that comes together quickly but still tastes so rich and flavorful. Even kids approve!

It also freezes well and is a great weekly meal plan option. It's just as amazing as my Vegetable Beef Soup (One Pot).

This is the best beef and barley soup recipe!

This classic, old fashioned, traditional meal is a cross between a stew and a soup and has rich Italian flavors. It's cozy, hearty and the perfect weeknight meal, especially during chilly Winters.

How do you make beef barley soup recipe?

1. Saute meat in butter and oil.
2. Add onions, garlic, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and saute until fragrant.
3. Mix in tomatoes.
4. Cover and cook.
5. Uncover and add potatoes, celery, carrots, barley.
6. Cover and cook again.
7. Uncover and add corn and peas.
8. Cover and cook.
9. Uncover and cook until liquid is reduced soup thickens.
10. Garnish with parsley and you are done.

Can you cook barley in soup?

Yes, absolutely. Add it in the final 30-40 minutes of cooking.

What spices go in beef barley soup?

Italian seasoning is the classic choice buy other seasoning blends of your choice can be used (Indian, Cajun e.t.c.) for a different flavor profile.

How long does pearl barley take to cook in soup?

It takes about 30-40 minutes for it to become tender, when cooked on medium high heat.

What sides to serve with soup?

• Homemade biscuits
• Dinner rolls
• Breadsticks
• Crackers
• Salad
• Roasted vegetables
• Garlic bread
• Cornbread
• Grilled cheese sandwiches

Tips and variations

-Adjust the amount of seasonings and veggies, based on your preference.

-Use small cubes of meat because it will cook faster and become very tender.

-Use low sodium broth to prevent soup from becoming too salty.

-Instead of barley, you can add small uncooked pasta (e.g. Ditalini or shells or macaroni).

-Add sliced mushrooms in the final 20-30 minutes to make beef barley mushroom soup.

-If you have never worked with barley, it's actually very similar to brown rice, in terms of size and texture. I highly recommend using pearl barley since it works the best in this soup.

-Also, barley has a tendency to absorb a lot of liquid, which can make the soup very thick. To prevent this, you can mix in additional broth at the end OR you can cook barley separately and simply mix that into the soup at the end (in the final 5-10 minutes).

-The best and affordable meat options would be chuck cubes, stew meat or even flank steak. You can also make this soup with ground beef. Just remember to drain fat, after browning. You can also use leftover beef like pot roast or steak or roast beef. Just mix it in the soup in the last 30 minutes. It can be cubed or shredded.

-If you are planning on freezing this soup, don't add potatoes because they taste weird when they thaw.

-To make Slow cooker beef barley soup/ Crock pot beef barley soup, add all in the ingredients in a slow cooker. Mix and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours. Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy.

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This vegetable barley soup is the ultimate in healthy comfort food. Fresh seasonal veggies are simmered with heart-healthy barley in this easy one-pot soup.

With the recent spate of cold wet weather we've been having, I found myself craving a big bowl of soup.

I wanted something healthy (to make up for all the baking I've been doing recently) and satisfying, so I decided to make a vegetable and barley soup.

It helps of course that this is a one-pot recipe, making it simple to throw together during the week. (For more of my favorite one-pot recipes, grab this free printable e-book.)

Vegetable and barley soup reminds me of a soup my grand-mom used to make when I was a little girl. When we visited, we'd often find that she'd have a big pot of soup bubbling away on the stove.

I think this is where my love of soups comes from…..I guess that's also what happens when you grow up in the north, where the winters are bitterly cold.

Barley, if you're not familiar with it, is a grain derived from grass. It's health benefits include the fact it is high in both soluble and insoluble fiber, assists in lowering cholesterol and aids in regulating blood sugar.

Aside from it's health benefits, barley is super filling, making it a great addition to soups.

For more amazing ways to eat barley, check out my barley risotto, burghul pilaf, or this barley and mushroom salad.

This vegetable barley soup is:

• Packed with nutritious veggies and healthy barley.
• Totally delicious.
• 100% vegan and vegetarian friendly
• Filling enough to serve for dinner.
• An easy one-pot vegetarian meal!

How to Make Vegetable Barley Soup

You won't believe how incredibly easy this hearty soup is to make!

Start off by cooking some onion, celery, shallot, and garlic in a bit of olive oil.

Add some fresh carrots, zucchini, parsnips, and mushrooms to the mix and cook until they are softened and just a bit caramelized.

Add ripe cherry tomatoes and a few sprigs of fresh thyme, and cook for a minute more.

Then pour in your vegetable stock, a can of diced tomatoes, and the barley. Cover your pot and cook for one hour, until the barley is tender.

Hearty and delicious comfort food in a bowl!

Our Polish Barley and Vegetable Soup is a delicious choice for a Meatless Monday meal! This soup is loaded with root vegetables and barley in a super flavorful broth.

When you're in the mood for a hearty and comforting bowl of soup—this Polish Barley and Vegetable Soup is going to hit the spot!

A nice variety of root vegetables including carrots, onions, and yellow turnip, are combined with leeks, celery and mushrooms in a flavorful stock. Tender, cooked barley is also added, giving this Polish Barley and Vegetable Soup a wonderful bite in each spoonful.

My husband Jack found this Polish Barley and Vegetable Soup in one of my mother's old cookbooks—a collection of recipes compiled by the Mother's Club of the church we attended while I was growing up. (It's the same cookbook where we found this earlier walnut crust pumpkin pie recipe.)

I don't remember my mom or dad or grandmother making this soup recipe—although it certainly would have been the type of recipe they would have enjoyed. It's a budget-friendly meal that can feed a hungry family, with plenty leftover to reheat for lunch the next day.

We served our Polish Barley and Vegetable Soup with a dollop of sour cream on top and some rye bread on the side.

One last note: The original Polish Barley and Vegetable Soup called for pearl barley which is the variety you'll most often find at the grocery store, typically with the dried beans and other legumes. Instead, we used hull-less barley which you can find with other Bob's Red Mill brand items. The hull-less barley cooks up to a nice chewy texture that works really well in this soup recipe, but it takes longer to cook so plan accordingly. (*Read more in the notes below.)

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Polish Barley and Vegetable Soup

• Author: A Family Feast
• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Yield: 6 to 8 servings
• Category: soup
• Method: stovetop
• Cuisine: Polish

Description

The cooking time listed above assumes you will use pearl barley in this recipe. If you plan to use the hull-less barley, plan for at least 30 minutes extra cooking time.

Ingredients

½ cup butter or fat, divided **

2 cups onion, diced

2 cups carrots, diced

4 cups yellow turnip, diced

2 cups leeks, diced, whites only cleaned of sand

1 cup celery, diced

4 ounces mushrooms, sliced (about 1 heavy cup)

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon dry marjoram

1 tablespoon dry parsley

3 quarts stock (any combination of chicken, beef or vegetable stock)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Sour cream for garnish

Rye bread for serving

Instructions

In a medium sauce pan, place the barley and cover with water (not stock). If you use stock, the salt in the stock creates a reaction that does not allow the barley to cook. You could cook it until the next ice age and it would stay tough. If you are using the hull-less variety, cover with six cups of water and simmer partially covered for 45-90 minutes depending on the texture you want, adding more water if needed. If using pearl barley, follow package instructions for the water.

Once barley is cooked, stir in half the butter and set aside.

In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy bottomed soup pot over high heat, melt half the butter or fat and add the onions, carrots, turnip, leeks, celery, mushrooms, pepper, marjoram and parsley.

Cook stirring often with a large wooden spoon for eight minutes.

Add stock and bring to a simmer and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes.

Taste and only add salt if needed.

Add barley with any liquid left in the pan and stir.

Serve with dollop of sour cream and slices of rye bread.

Notes

*Pearl barley is typical for this dish however I used Bob's Red Mill Hull-less barley – found in most supermarkets. When cooked, it has a chew to it which I liked for this soup. The downside is that it takes a while to cook (45-90 minutes) where the pearl barley is cooked in 30 minutes and quick barley 10-15 minutes. With the hull-less barley, you can cook it as long as 90 minutes. At 45 minutes it is cooked but has a chew to it, the longer you cook it up to 90 minutes, the more tender and plump it becomes.

**The fat can be butter, chicken fat or beef fat or any combination. I sautéed the vegetables in some beef fat I had and used butter mixed into barley.

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Published: Feb 12, 2019 · Modified: Jun 10, 2020 by Cassie

A warm and comforting vegetable barley soup that can be cooked in a pressure cooker, instant pot or stove top. Made with simple, everyday ingredients and ready in less than an hour whichever method you choose. The best vegetable barley soup recipe you'll try.

Looking for a healthy vegetable soup that is both delicious and filling? Try this Vegetable Barley Soup!

This soup is perfect for weeknight dinners during winter and is easily made in either the pressure cooker / instant pot or stovetop in under an hour.

Serve with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese on top and a slice or two of crusty bread for dipping. Perfection!

Make up a batch at the start of the week and use it as an easy work lunch or a quick dinner. Or portion out and freeze it for those times you are in a pinch.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE.

• Can be made in pressure cooker or stovetop
• Quick and easy
• Hearty and healthy soup

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Here's what you'll need to make this Vegetable Barley soup at home.

• Olive Oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Carrot
• Celery
• Pearl Barley – OR you could use farro if you'd prefer.
• Green Beans – Either fresh or frozen.
• Diced Tomatoes
• Cannellini Beans – Or you could use chickpeas or red kidney beans if you'd prefer. I use canned beans but if you'd prefer to use dry – go for it.
• Chicken Stock – OR you could use vegetable stock if you'd prefer.
• Cayenne Pepper, Basil, Oregano, Salt & Pepper – I like how the cayenne pepper gives it a little kick.
• Corn Kernels – Either fresh or frozen.

HOW TO MAKE VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP – STEP BY STEP

Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot Instructions:

First, select sauté mode on Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Heat the oil, then add onion, carrot, celery and minced garlic and cook, stirring regularly, for 3-5 minutes (photo 1).

Next, add everything else except for the corn kernels in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Set to high pressure for 20 minutes. Release the steam (photo 2).

Stir in the corn kernels. Set to high pressure for another 5 minutes. Release the steam (photo 3).

Let the soup rest for a few minutes to allow it to thicken slightly. Serve with your favourite toppings (parmesan, crusty bread etc.) and enjoy (photo 4).

Stovetop Instructions:

Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat, then add onion, carrot, celery and minced garlic and cook, stirring regularly, for 3-5 minutes.

Add everything else except for the corn kernels to the pot and bring to boil, then reduce to simmer for 20-30 minutes until the barley is cooked.

Add corn kernels to the pot and simmer until cooked, around 5 minutes. Serve with your favourite toppings (parmesan, crusty bread etc) and enjoy.

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE

• Feel free to use what vegetables you have on hand. You could also try farro in place of barley.
• Use vegetable stock to make it vegan.
• STORING – Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for 3 months.

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• Cauliflower and Bacon Soup
• Split Pea Soup with Ham Bone
• Pumpkin and Cauliflower Soup
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This beef barley soup tastes intensely beefy, with tender chunks of beef, plump pearls of barley, and tender, perfectly cooked vegetables.

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Beef barley soup should taste deeply beefy, and should be loaded with chunks of tender, flavorful meat, plump grains of barley, and aromatic vegetables. The secret to those results is to make it much like a beef stew, choosing the right cut of beef, handling it the right way, and adding more complex layers of flavor.

Beef barley soup freezes very well and will keep, frozen, for three to six months.

Why It Works

• Using collagen-rich chuck roast or short ribs guarantees flavorful beef that stays tender even after long cooking.
• Browning the meat in large pieces adds deep, roasted flavor, without the over-toughening that happens when you brown it in smaller pieces.
• Sautéing the vegetables, then adding them back to the pot toward the end of cooking, ensures that they don't become flavorless bits of mush.
• Store-bought chicken stock almost always has a better, truer flavor than "beef" stock that's made mostly with yeast proteins.
• Fish sauce enhances the savory quality of the soup even more.

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• Yield: Makes about 3 quarts (3L)
• Active time: 45 minutes
• Total time: 2 to 3 1/2 hours
• Rated: 4.8333333333333

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (1kg) boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2–inch steaks, or 3 pounds (1.3kg) bone-in beef short ribs, ribs removed and reserved (see note)
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) canola oil
• 3 large carrots (10 ounces; 280g), diced
• 1 large yellow onion (12 ounces; 340g), diced
• 2 ribs celery (6 ounces; 170g), diced
• 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 3 quarts (3L) homemade or store-bought chicken stock (see note)
• Sachet of 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 bay leaf, and about 5 whole black peppercorns
• 1 cup pearled barley (7 ounces; 200g)
• 1/2 teaspoon (3ml) Asian fish sauce (optional)
• Minced fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over high heat until lightly smoking. Working in batches if necessary, add beef and cook, turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a large platter.

Add carrot, onion, celery, and garlic to pot and cook, stirring and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, until lightly browned, about 6 minutes. Scrape vegetables into a heatproof bowl and set aside. Add stock to pot, return to heat, and scrape up any browned bits from bottom of pot.

Meanwhile, cut beef into chunks and add to pot, along with reserved bones, if using, and herb sachet. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and cook until beef is tender, 1 to 2 hours; skim any foam that rises to the top.

Discard bones and herb sachet. Add barley, reserved vegetables, and fish sauce, if using, and simmer until barley and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. If soup is too dry, top up with water to achieve desired consistency. Serve, garnishing with parsley.

Special Equipment

Notes

Beef chuck is the easier and more affordable option, and produces very good results. Short ribs, especially when combined with their bones, create an even more deeply beefy stew. Ask your butcher to remove and reserve the bones for you if you don't feel comfortable doing it yourself. If you have beef chuck that's already cut into chunks for stewing, we recommend searing only half of them in step 1 and adding the other half raw in step 3.

Most store-bought beef stock has poor flavor, which is why we recommend chicken stock instead; if you have good-quality homemade beef stock available, feel free to use it.

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• Total: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Prep: 20 mins
• Cook: 8 hrs
• Total Time: 8 hrs 20 mins
• Servings: 8 to 10 servings

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
210	Calories
1g	Fat
42g	Carbs
9g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 10
Amount per serving
Calories	210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g	2%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 486mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 42g	15%
Dietary Fiber 11g	38%
Protein 9g
Calcium 133mg	10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This thick and hearty vegetarian Crock Pot Barley Vegetable Soup recipe is packed full of nutrition. With barley, tons of veggies, and sweet potatoes, no one will miss the meat. And the recipe is so easy to cook in the slow cooker. When you get home, the aroma that will greet you as you open the door is mouth-watering.

Barley is a wonderful grain to cook in the slow cooker. Be sure that you buy pearl barley, which has had the outer hull removed so it will be tender when it's done cooking. Barley is packed full of fiber, which may help to prevent some types of disease such as cancer. And it tastes delicious! It has a mild nutty flavor and chewy but tender texture you'll love.

You can use any vegetables you'd like in this hearty recipe. Use russet potatoes in place of the sweet potatoes, add sliced summer squash or zucchini, add parsnips or rutabagas, or stir in some frozen sweet peas along with tomatoes at the end of cooking time. The soup is very tolerant, which means you can add or subtract ingredients and it will still be delicious.

This soup freezes well too. Make a big batch and eat some tonight, then freeze in 2 or 4-cup portions in a solid freezer container. Label the soup, add the date it was made, and freeze up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight, then heat on the stove top until the soup bubbles and is thoroughly heated.

Serve this soup with some toasted cheese bread, a glass of red wine, and a green or fruit salad on a cold winter night.

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Rich and hearty homestyle Beef Barley Soup! Made with tender chunks of beef roast, nutritious whole grain barley, fresh veggies and a deliciously seasoned broth. A soup that's sure to warm the soul on chilly days!

Alos try these other beef soups favorites – Vegetable Beef Soup, Slow Cooker Beef Stew, Hamburger Soup, and that childhood classic Beef and Tomato Macaroni Soup. You can never have too many soup recipes!

My favorite thing to end a cold day with at dinner time is a steaming bowl of soup, like this hearty beef barley soup.

I've been through the list of soups and made what seems like every kind out there, but that's just the great thing about soup. The possibilities are endless.

This homemade classic is one that once you try it fresh, you'll never be able to eat it canned again. But that goes for just about any other soup too, right?

There's just something about all those ingredients simmering together building up flavor, and serving it warm for sipping that creates a cozy dish like no other.

And this one has a great blend of textures as well, with the tender beef and veggies, chewy barley and the base of runny broth. It's a mouthful of goodness and satisfying, beefy flavor!

Ingredients Needed for Beef Barley Soup

• Chuck roast – the perfect cut for soups and stew.
• Olive oil – used for sautéing.
• Carrots, celery, onion and garlic – these aromatics really build up the base flavor of the soup.
• Tomato paste – this adds a mellow tomato flavor that pairs well with the beef.
• Low-sodium chicken broth or beef broth – use which ever you prefer.
• Soy sauce and Worcestershire – though added in small amounts these really build up the flavor of the broth.
• Fresh rosemary, thyme and parsley – if you don't want to pay the higher price for fresh herbs, dried herbs can be substituted, just use 1/3 the amounts listed.
• Pearl barley – this isn't always found where you'd expect it at the store. Sometimes it's by the rice and other grains, possibly in the baking aisle and other times even by the canned soups.

How to Make Beef Barley Soup on the Stovetop

1. Dry beef, sear in pot in batches: Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Dab beef dry and add 1/2 or 1/3 of beef, adding just enough not to overcrowd. Season with salt and pepper. Let sear until golden brown on bottom, about 3 minutes, then flip and cook 1 minute longer.
2. Transfer beef in pot to a plate along with juices and repeat process with remaining beef adding in another 1 Tbsp oil to pot.
3. Saute veggies: Add 1 Tbsp oil to now empty pot. Add carrots, celery and onion and saute 3 minutes.
4. Cook tomato paste: Add tomato paste and garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
5. Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste. Return beef to pot.
6. Cover and simmer: Bring mixture to a simmer then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until beef is fairly tender, about 45 – 60 minutes.
7. Add barley and continue to simmer: Add barley and simmer until cooked through and beef is tender, about 45 – 60 minutes longer.
8. Finish with parsley.

How to Make Beef Barley Soup in the Slow Cooker

1. Sear the beef in a pot with olive oil.
2. Transfer beef to a crockpot with the remaining ingredients except parsley.
3. Cook on low 7 – 8 hours then stir in parsley.

How to Make Beef Barley Soup in the Instant Pot

1. Select "saute" setting on pressure cooker. Add oil.
2. Brown beef in 2 – 3 batches. Turn to "off" setting. Return all beef to Instant Pot.
3. Add remaining ingredients (except parsley) also reduce broth to 7 cups (since it doesn't really steam off like other cooking methods).
4. Cover and set valve to "sealing" position. Select "manual mode" and adjust time to 20 minutes.
5. Once cooking time is up let pressure come down naturally for at least 10 minutes then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.

Can I Use Another Cut of Beef?

For this recipe, I recommend sticking with a fattier beef like chuck roast because the end result will be more tender. Other cuts of meat like rump are too lean and will end up chewy and dry.

Can I Use Quick Cooking Barley?

That would be fine but let soup simmer about 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender until you add it, it only takes about 10 – 12 minutes to cook. I would avoid quick cooking barley with slow cooker and instant pot methods.

What Sides to Serve with It?

• 1 hour dinner rolls or 1 hour bread
• Roasted seasonal vegetables like butternut squash
• Side salad with ranch dressing or vinaigrette
• Winter fruit salad, sure it may seem like a strange pairing but I honestly serve fruit salad with just about anything. It's a great way to get me family to eat lots of fruit at once.

Can Beef and Barley Soup be Frozen?

Yes, this soup can be frozen in an airtight container up to 3 months. Just be sure to allow enough space for it to expand at the top.

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