Beef and Barley Soup
Our Beef and Barley Soup is a hearty, comforting dish packed with tender ground beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a rich, savory broth. This one-pot meal is perfect for chilly days and can be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker for an easy, hands-off approach. The combination of diced tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and slow-cooked barley creates a deep, satisfying flavor. Serve warm and enjoy a nourishing, filling meal!

Prep Time
45 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
Pantry
1 cup Barley
4 15-oz cans Broth
1 15-oz can Diced Tomatoes
Fridge and Freezer
1 lb Ground Beef, thawed
1 Carrot
1 Onion
2 stalks Celery
1 tbs minced Garlic
Directions
Wash hands with soap and water. Wash the vegetables. Peel the carrot and onion. Chop the onion, celery and carrot.
In a large saucepan, cook ground beef over medium heat. Add the vegetables; stir often and cook for about 5 minutes. If using a slow-cooker, add to the slow-cooker now.
Add broth, canned tomatoes, and barley. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Choose one of the following cooking methods:
SLOW COOKER: cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 2-4 hours.
STOVETOP: Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 45 to 60 minutes or until barley is tender.
Divide into 4 portions, and serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
<ul><li>Watch how to chop onion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2D7Gif_4tU</li><li>Watch how to peel carrot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xycmtvcmv2k</li></ul>
