{"id":24682,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/hearty-beef-and-barley-soup\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T14:56:56","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T19:56:56","slug":"hearty-beef-and-barley-soup","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/hearty-beef-and-barley-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Beef Barley Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"
When there’s even a hint of chill in the air, you can bet I’m heading to the pantry to find my soup pot. There’s just something so comforting about cozy soups<\/a> on chilly days. This beef barley soup has it all\u2014tender chunks of hearty beef, wholesome barley and flavorful vegetables including carrots, onions and celery. It’s a freezer-friendly soup<\/a> recipe that’s perfect for making ahead or serving for a simple weeknight dinner. Nothing fancy about it!<\/p>\n In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides. Drain excess liquid before continuing.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Browning the beef adds a caramelized flavor to the whole pot of soup. If you want to use mirepoix instead of adding the chopped veggies later, simmer the carrots, onion and celery during this step too.<\/p>\n Stir in the broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for one hour.<\/p>\n Add the carrots, celery, onion and parsley. Cover and simmer until the meat and vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.<\/p>\n Stir in the peas and simmer until heated through.<\/p>\n As with a lot of soups and stews, this beef and barley soup tastes even better the next day. Once your soup is done and cooled, transfer the soup to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate.<\/p>\n For the best flavor and texture, plan to consume the refrigerated soup within five days.<\/p>\n Yes! Beef and barley soup freezes well. To freeze<\/a>, allow the soup to cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or storage container. Freeze for up to six months.<\/p>\n To reheat a large batch of beef and barley soup, transfer to a saucepan and heat over medium low-heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 20 minutes. If the refrigerated soup has thickened more than you prefer, use a little beef broth or water to thin it out slightly. Or, you can reheat individual servings in the microwave. To do so, transfer to a microwave-safe dish, cover and cook for two minutes. Stir, and continue cooking at 30-second intervals until heated through.<\/p>\n If reheating from frozen, first let the soup thaw overnight in the fridge. Then follow the instructions above for reheating on the stovetop.<\/p>\n Boneless chuck roast or deboned short ribs are ideal cuts of beef to use in this beef and barley soup recipe. Check out our guide to beef<\/a>, which breaks down what other cuts of beef you can use here.<\/p>\n You can also use leftover cooked meat, such as roast beef, pot roast or steak in this beef barley soup recipe. Even leftover cooked ground beef would work. Simply add it at the end of the soup’s cooking time and continue simmering until the meat is heated through.<\/p>\n If you have a slow cooker, combine all the ingredients in it and let it cook on low until both the beef and barley are tender, about four to five hours. Have an Instant Pot? You can make it in that appliance, too, by using our handy Instant Pot cooking guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n Of course, soup and salad is a classic combination. To take your salad from meh to marvelous, try one of our contest-winning salad recipes<\/a>. You definitely don’t want to skip the fresh bread either. Buttery dinner rolls<\/a>, garlic knots<\/a> or breadsticks<\/a> are perfect for sopping up those last bites of soup.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This hearty beef barley soup uses a simple blend of mirepoix, broth and steak to make a filling soup with basic 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Brown beef on all sides. Drain excess liquid before continuing. Editor's Tip: Browning the beef adds a caramelized flavor to the whole pot of soup. If you want to use mirepoix instead of adding the chopped veggies later, simmer the carrots, onion and celery during this step too.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Beef-Barley-Soup-TOHVS23_6325_BL_09_22_1.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Add broth and simmer","text":"Stir in the broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for one hour.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Beef-Barley-Soup-TOHVS23_6325_BL_09_22_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Add the veggies and herbs","text":"Add the carrots, celery, onion and parsley. Cover and simmer until the meat and vegetables are tender, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir in the peas and simmer until heated through.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Beef-Barley-Soup-TOHVS23_6325_BL_09_22_3.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"9 servings (2-1\/4 quarts)","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Susan Bronson"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 133 calories","fatContent":"4g fat (1g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"28mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"859mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"10g carbohydrate (2g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: 2 lean meat"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.45,"reviewCount":40,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Hearty Beef and Barley Soup","description":"Check out this video for how to make Hearty Beef and Barley Soup","thumbnailUrl":["http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/vI7AAirl\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"","duration":"P0DT0H0M1S","contentUrl":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/vI7AAirl-gTFJI986.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bicktasw"},"reviewBody":"My family loved this soup!! I made a few minor adjustments to suit my family's tastes: instead of round steak I used a 1 1\/2 pound chuck roast, instead of a combination of canned beef broth and water I used 2 cans of beef consomme (we prefer the taste of consomme) and a 32 ounce container of beef broth (for a more intense beef flavor), increased barley to 2\/3 cup because we love barley. I also added 1 cup of water and about 2 tablespoons of dry red wine for the flavor. This soup was absolutely delicious - meat was fall-apart tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. 5 stars for sure!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenChilli"},"reviewBody":"This was great. I added a little more broth, garlic and increased the barley to 3\/4 of a cup. \n\nWonderful meal for a cold winter day!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lucyg819"},"reviewBody":" We love this soup. I make it with leftover pot roast (chuck roast), and if there\u2019s leftover gravy, I mix that with water to replace part of the beef broth. I also add a bay leaf while it\u2019s cooking, and a bit of cider vinegar at the end to brighten the flavor. I\u2019m making it again tonight \u2026 if the flavor is flat, I\u2019ll add a little Worcestershire sauce. Thank you, Taste Recipes and Elizabeth!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Karen901"},"reviewBody":"Excellent! Easy to make and my husband declared it as good as his mother's. No bigger compliment! Will definitely make it again","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-10-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Nancy1670"},"reviewBody":"Thanks for the delicious recipe whole family loved it go with the rice or garlic bread love it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-10-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"susan298"},"reviewBody":" Not the same recipe as before (it changed on 10\/1\/24). We loved the old recipe but didn\u2019t write it down. I wish they would put it back up.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Eye"},"reviewBody":" I made the suggested crock pot version of this soup, browning the meat first. Added some garlic, red wine, and thyme to up the flavor a bit, doubled the barley and added some rice to help thicken, and cooked on low for six hours. Still tasted pretty bland, so added some vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, picked up from other suggestions. Was tender, tasty and good texture. Definitely soup and not a stew. Served with freshly made yeast dinner rolls and salad. So good!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2025-01-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kim7637"},"reviewBody":" This recipe is not the same as before. Looks like it was updated in October 2024. The original recipe was delicious. My family loved it. Is there a way I can get the original recipe?<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lori3297"},"reviewBody":" Not a lot of flavor.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"knollbrookcook"},"reviewBody":"Delicious soup. We all liked it. I made it just the way it says except I used some stew beef cut small and I cut the salt down to almost none.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Tiny2015"},"reviewBody":"I and my Husband enjoyed this soup..Last night was the first time ever making it. The only changes I made was I added more pearl Barley and I used unsalted beef stock, I'm on a low sodium diet so I try to keep it as low as I can on my recipes. I would make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-10-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pinksuitcases"},"reviewBody":"Homemade soup is the best thing ever and this recipe was so simple. I left out the water completely and threw in a can of green beans in place of the frozen peas I was missing and it still turned out fantastic. I used the \"Related Tip\" from another member and chopped my veggies in the food processor. Mmm...delicious. I wish I could share a bowl with each of you!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sweetsuzies"},"reviewBody":"Yummy soup! It is very cold here in the Northwest now and this soup was a perfect supper. I added twice the barley and it was delicious and so hearty! My husband who really doesn't like peas in any shape or form loved them in this wonderful soup....","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-12-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"SusanClaire"},"reviewBody":"I made this as written and it was a hit! I plan to make this recipe often and freeze some for cold winter days.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"HIM_Darling"},"reviewBody":"I was looking for recipes that the whole household could eat while one of our roommates is on a liquid diet after gastric sleeve surgery. I added extra barley because my grocery store only had the very small barley. While it was filling for those of us who could eat the whole soup, to him it just tasted like plain beef broth straight out of the can. Will probably add some more seasonings, like garlic and bay leaves, and a little Worcestershire sauce if I ever make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"TuttaItaliana"},"reviewBody":"Beef and barley soup is great. I substituded grond turkey to this one. I like how it makes lighter, so I can have a small bowl later in the evening, just as a healthy confort food during these cooler evenings. I did not have peas so I used some chopped fresh kale. Yum! I make it often anf collegues at the office love to see me bring in the crock pot full. I never have to offer it and I come home with an empty dish every time. Buon appettito! ciao","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LeslieH"},"reviewBody":"Nice hearty flavour. Like a couple of previous reviewers, I added a couple of diced potatoes, a dash or Worcestershire sauce, a sprinkle of thyme and a bay leaf. I also used ground beef as I was out of round steak. A definite make again on a cold day.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Cook_aholic"},"reviewBody":"I made this quite some time ago and we enjoyed it. It has WAY too much sodium in it for us though. I did not add the salt, used low-sodium broth, added Mrs. Dash Original to get some flavor without the salt.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"turnerasylum"},"reviewBody":"Delish! I used 1\/4 c. wild rice and a chopped leek in mine.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-10-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"xylamae"},"reviewBody":"I'd been craving a good old fashioned beef and barley soup and Voila! this is it!! The only thing I added was two teaspoons of worcestershire sauce. 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Can you use other cuts of meat for beef barley soup?<\/h3>\n
How else can you cook beef barley soup?<\/h3>\n
What can you serve with beef barley soup?<\/h3>\n
Can you use other cuts of beef to make Beef Barley Soup? <\/h3>This recipe is very forgiving, so you can make a number of substitutions. Our guide to beef<\/a> breaks down what other cuts of beef you can use besides top round steak. If you want to swap out the barley, replace it with farro, another ancient grain, or wild or brown rice<\/a>. \r\n
How else can you cook beef & barley soup? <\/h3>If you have a slow cooker, combine all the ingredients in it and let it cook on low until both the beef and barley are tender, 4-5 hours. Have an Instant Pot? You can make it in that appliance, too, by following our guide<\/a>.
How long will beef & barley soup last? <\/h3>As with a lot of soups and stews, they seem to taste better the next day. Once your soup is done and cooled, transfer the soup to an airtight container or jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days. You may also freeze<\/a> it for 9 months.
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