How to make Beef Barley Soup? (Easy and Delicious)

Beef barley soup is delicious and surprisingly simple to make. It’s a full dinner in a bowl, packed with wholesome vegetables, succulent meat, and plump barley.

The ideal family dinner, this homemade beef barley soup may be prepared in advance and freezes well.

All of my favorite soups, including this beef soup, are stuffed with healthy ingredients like grains and vegetables.

It is a substantial and filling barley soup that warms every part of your body and leaves you feeling thoroughly pleased.

It screams comfort food, just like your mother used to prepare it, and goes great with a serving of buttermilk biscuits and a side salad!

Making Beef Barley Soup

Even though the ingredient list appears large, making this beef and barley soup is very simple.

I begin by briefly sautéing the garlic and onions.

Simply add the remaining ingredients to the pot and cook for the desired tenderness.

For the finest flavor, I use homemade stock whenever possible.

What kind of beef is best for soup?

Beef must be cooked for this dish. For this beef barley soup, you can use leftover pot roast, leftover steak, or leftover roast beef.

You can make your own beef if you don’t have some already cooked. I either use cubed chuck or flank steak that has been cut against the grain.

In this recipe for barley soup, a cooked hamburger can be swapped out if you’d prefer. You should brown the beef with the onions and then drain any excess fat if you’re making ground beef and barley soup.

Barley is a key ingredient in this dish. Brown rice and barley are both grains that are comparable in size and texture. Although there are various other kinds of barley, this recipe calls for pearl barley because it is the most popular.

In many soup recipes, I frequently substitute it for rice and pasta; it is ideal in my chicken barley soup!

Your next homemade soup will be a hit because to its unusual texture and mildly nutty flavor.

If you like, you can substitute it for the noodles in my Turkey Noodle Soup or add it to my Easy Hamburger Soup! The change will be adored by your family!

Any home cook who consistently prepares the same meals may find themselves in a rut. This dish is excellent and healthy and has a manageable number of calories thanks to the use of veggies.

Adding fresh concepts, tastes, and textures keeps things exciting in the kitchen.

This traditional soup, Old Fashioned Beef Barley Soup, still retains all of its charms! This is the ideal dish to serve with your favorite biscuits or 30 Minute Dinner Rolls and a crisp garden salad!

Make a big pot and separate it out into smaller containers to freeze for later enjoyment. You’ll love how easy it is to reheat in the microwave or on the stove.

Beef Barley Soup

Yummy vegetables, juicy beef, and hearty barley are all abundant in this homemade beef and barley soup. An entire supper in a bowl!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 carrots sliced
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 1 stalk celery sliced
• 2 cups cooked beef
• 6 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes 14-15 oz, undrained
• ½ green pepper diced
• ⅔ cup barley
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 package beef gravy mix
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons red wine optional
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Onions and garlic should be softened in oil over medium heat.
2. Bring the remaining ingredients to a boil before adding. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer barley for 40 to 50 minutes, or until it is tender.
3. Bay leaf removed, then dish up.

Notes

When soup cools, it may thicken; to achieve the appropriate consistency, add more broth (or water).

Nutrition information

Calories: 149 | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2680IU | Vitamin C: 9.7mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1.5mg