Crock Pot Beef Barley Soup
Warm up with the ultimate comfort food—Crock Pot Beef Barley Soup, a hearty and wholesome meal perfect for chilly days. This slow-cooked soup combines tender chunks of seared beef, nutty pearl barley, and a medley of vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered in a rich, aromatic beef broth. Infused with flavorful herbs like thyme, rosemary, and a hint of garlic, this dish offers a savory depth that only an all-day slow cook can achieve. Easy to prepare with minimal hands-on time, this one-pot wonder is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, as it only gets better the next day. Serve piping hot and garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of brightness. Comfort food has never been more satisfying—or simpler to make.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Beef stew meat
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 3 medium Carrots, sliced
- 3 medium Celery stalks, sliced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.75 cup Pearl barley, rinsed
- 6 cups Beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and sear on all sides until browned. This step helps lock in flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the crock pot, combine the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Stir to mix the vegetables evenly.
Add the minced garlic, rinsed pearl barley, and seared beef to the crock pot.
Pour in the beef broth, then stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
Season the mixture with dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Add the bay leaf on top.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender, the barley is cooked, and the flavors are well-developed.
Before serving, remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.9 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.4 g | 157% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 8303 mg | 361% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.3 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 144.6 g | 289% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 20.5 mg | 114% | |
| Potassium | 3947 mg | 84% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
