Beef & Barley Soup
Beef & Barley Soup, prepared in a crockpot, is a comforting and nutritious dish that warms the soul. This article will guide you through the process of making this delicious soup step by step. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor the rich flavors of this classic recipe.
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Ingredients:
Here’s a table outlining the ingredients you’ll need for Beef & Barley Soup:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless chuck roast | 1 pound, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces |
| Carrots | 1 1/2 cups, thinly sliced |
| Celery | 1 1/2 cups, thinly sliced |
| Onion | 2/3 cup, chopped |
| Mushrooms | 10-12, sliced |
| Beef base | 2 tablespoons |
| Water | 8-10 cups |
| Bay leaves | 1 or 2 large |
| Pearl barley | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Garlic | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions:
Follow these simple steps to prepare Beef & Barley Soup:
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- Brown the beef in a skillet until it’s nicely browned, stirring frequently.
- Remove the browned beef from the pan and place it in the crockpot.
- Add the carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms to the crockpot.
- Mix in the beef base, water, garlic, and bay leaf.
- Cook on high heat for 2 hours, then add the pearl barley and turn down the heat to low. Continue cooking until the vegetables and beef are tender.
- Finally, stir in the salt and pepper.
- Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
