Another comforting recipe that you’ll love preparing on colder days in the slow cooker is Beef Barley Soup which you can enjoy as a cozy, hearty meal. Made with beef, barley, onion, broth, and a vegetable soup mix.

This delicious Beef Barley Soup recipe makes a perfect dinner that takes about 5 hours to prepare and can serve up to 10 people. Beef, barley, and vegetables come together for a satisfying soup that stands out. Serve in generous bowls, paired with a green salad and crusty bread.

Recipe Ingredients

• 2 quarts (1.9 L) of water
• 9 oz (255 g) package of vegetable-barley soup mix
• 2 lbs (910 g) of beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
• 1 small onion, chopped
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste

How To Make Slow Cooker Delicious Beef Barley Soup

1. Prepare the Base: Pour 2 quarts of water into your slow cooker and add the vegetable-barley soup mix. Stir well until the soup mix fully dissolves in the water.
2. Add the Beef and Onion: Place the beef chuck cubes and chopped onion into the slow cooker. Ensure the beef is spread evenly and covered by the liquid.
3. Season to Taste: Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the ingredients. Stir the mixture gently to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout the soup.
4. Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Let the soup cook slowly for 5 to 6 hours, ensuring the flavors develop and the beef becomes tender.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, give the soup a final stir and check the seasoning. Adjust if needed before serving. Enjoy warm for the best flavor.

Recipe Tips

• For extra richness, brown the beef cubes in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. This step enhances the depth of flavor without adding extra cooking time overall.
• To add more vegetables, include diced carrots, celery, or potatoes when adding the onions and beef. This change makes the soup heartier and adds more nutrients.
• For a gluten-free option, swap out the vegetable-barley soup mix for a blend of gluten-free soup mix and rice. This keeps the hearty texture while being gluten-friendly.
• Enhance the flavor with herbs by adding 1 tbsp of dried thyme or rosemary to the slow cooker. These herbs complement the beef and barley flavors beautifully.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

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Slow Cooker Delicious Beef Barley Soup

Recipe by Shili MohamedCourse: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

10

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

5

hours 

Calories

380

kcal

Another comforting recipe that you’ll love preparing on colder days in the slow cooker is Beef Barley Soup which you can enjoy as a cozy, hearty meal. Made with beef, barley, onion, broth, and a vegetable soup mix.

Ingredients

• 2 quarts (1.9 L) of water
  

• 9 oz (255 g) package of vegetable-barley soup mix
  

• 2 lbs (910 g) of beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
  

• 1 small onion, chopped
  

• Salt, to taste
  

• Black pepper, to taste
  

Directions

• Prepare the Base: Pour 2 quarts of water into your slow cooker and add the vegetable-barley soup mix. Stir well until the soup mix fully dissolves in the water.
  
• Add the Beef and Onion: Place the beef chuck cubes and chopped onion into the slow cooker. Ensure the beef is spread evenly and covered by the liquid.
  
• Season to Taste: Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the ingredients. Stir the mixture gently to distribute the seasoning evenly throughout the soup.
  
• Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat. Let the soup cook slowly for 5 to 6 hours, ensuring the flavors develop and the beef becomes tender.
  
• Serve and Enjoy: Once cooked, give the soup a final stir and check the seasoning. Adjust if needed before serving. Enjoy warm for the best flavor.