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.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In the crock pot, combine the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Stir to mix the vegetables evenly.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, rinsed pearl barley, and seared beef to the crock pot.

Step 4

Pour in the beef broth, then stir in the tomato paste until well combined.

Step 5

Season the mixture with dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Add the bay leaf on top.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Before serving, remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2569.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1750.9

Total Fat 86.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 408.2mg	0%
Sodium 8302.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 90.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.2g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 144.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 396.8mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 3947.0mg	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: 45.4%

Protein: 33.6%

Carbs: 21.0%