Crock Pot Beef Barley Mushroom Soup

Cozy up with a hearty bowl of Crock Pot Beef Barley Mushroom Soup, a comforting one-pot wonder that’s perfect for chilly days. This slow-cooked masterpiece combines tender chunks of seared beef, earthy mushrooms, nutty pearl barley, and a medley of vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered in a rich, aromatic beef broth with hints of thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Effortlessly prepared in a crock pot, this soup develops deep, complex flavors over hours, making it a practical and delicious hands-off meal. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, and enjoy a nourishing dish that’s as satisfying as it is simple to make. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this beef barley mushroom soup is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2/3 cup pearl barley
• 6 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the beef stew meat to the skillet and sear until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the browned beef to the crock pot.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, carrots, and celery for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Transfer the vegetables to the crock pot.

Step 4

Add the sliced mushrooms, pearl barley, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.

Step 5

Stir all ingredients together and cover the crock pot with the lid.

Step 6

Cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 4 hours, or until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked through.

Step 7

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2670.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2058.1

Total Fat 88.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 408.2mg	0%
Sodium 8471.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.1g
Protein 160.1g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 390.9mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 4683.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.9%

Protein: 31.3%

Carbs: 29.8%