Beef and Barley Soup Crock Pot

Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Beef and Barley Soup Crock Pot recipe is the ultimate cold-weather meal. Tender chunks of seared stew meat, earthy pearl barley, and a medley of fresh veggies—carrots, celery, and onions—simmer slowly in a rich beef broth infused with aromatic garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Made effortlessly in the crock pot, this hearty soup delivers deep, savory flavors with minimal prep, making it a perfect make-ahead dinner or meal prep option. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and serve piping hot for a satisfying and nutrient-rich dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Keywords: beef and barley soup, crock pot soup, slow cooker dinner, hearty beef soup, cold weather recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:420 mins

Total Time:440 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound beef stew meat
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, canned with juice
• 0.75 cup pearl barley
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Transfer the beef to the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the crock pot.

Step 4

Pour in the beef broth and canned diced tomatoes (including their juice).

Step 5

Add the pearl barley, bay leaves, and dried thyme to the crock pot.

Step 6

Stir all the ingredients together to combine.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the barley is cooked.

Step 8

Once the cooking is complete, remove the bay leaves and discard them.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed with additional salt and pepper.

Step 10

Serve hot in bowls, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1218.8 grams (1218.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1377

Total Fat 69.50g	89%
Saturated Fat 27.40g	137%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 408mg	136%
Sodium 3596mg	156%
Total Carbohydrate 56.60g	21%
Dietary Fiber 14.00g	50%
Total Sugars 28.20g
Protein 126.20g	252%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297mg	23%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 3183mg	68%

*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: 46.1%

Protein: 37.2%

Carbs: 16.7%