SLOW COOKER BEEF BARLEY SOUP RECIPE

SLOW COOKER BEEF BARLEY SOUP RECIPE

prep time

15 MINS

cook time

6 HRS

total time

6 HRS 15 MINS

This ultra comforting beef barley soup recipe is made easy in the slow cooker, which makes for incredibly tender beef and vegetables with perfectly textured barley!

calories: 378 KCAL

author: THE CHUNKY CHEF

INGREDIENTS

·         1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 inch pieces

·         1 - 1 1/2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces (Yukon gold or russets are preferred)

·         2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces

·         1 medium yellow or sweet onion, peeled and diced

·         2 ribs celery, sliced in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-1 inch pieces

·         4 cloves garlic, minced

·         2 Tbsp tomato paste

·         2 Tbsp better than bouillon beef base (optional but recommended)

·         2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

·         1/2 tsp kosher salt

·         1/4 tsp black pepper

·         2 sprigs fresh thyme

·         2 bay leaves

·         6 cups beef broth or stock

·         2/3 cup pearl barley

INSTRUCTIONS

1.    If desired, heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over MED HIGH heat.  Add beef cubes and brown for 1-2 minutes per side.

2.    Add beef and all remaining ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine.  Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.

3.    Remove bay leaves and thyme stems and serve.  Goes perfectly with some crusty bread.

SOURCE   https://www.thechunkychef.com

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