Beef and Barley Soup
This hearty Beef & Barley Soup can be made in the slow cooker or on the stove top. Serve with crusty bread or a salad for a delicious meal!
Servings: 6
Calories: 221kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 - 1 1/2 pounds cubed stew beef
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 3/4 cup dry barley
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper optional
- 1 teaspoon salt optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the stew meat, onion, celery, carrots, barley, bay leaf and broth.
- Cook the soup on low for 6-8 hours.
- Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the salt and pepper, to taste.
- If you'd like your soup to be a little thicker, combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Whisk into the soup and let cook on low for a few more minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 976.5mg | Potassium: 586mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3470IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3mg