Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
A hearty and comforting slow cooker beef barley soup packed with tender beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of vegetables simmered to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups beef broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
Add pearl barley, diced carrots, celery, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes with their juice.
Add dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt to the slow cooker.
Stir all ingredients gently to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until beef is tender and barley is cooked through.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.