Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup
A hearty and comforting slow cooker beef barley soup made with tender beef, wholesome barley, and a medley of vegetables simmered to perfection. Perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
4 cups beef broth
2 cups water
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
Add the pearl barley, diced carrots, diced celery, diced onion, minced garlic, and diced tomatoes with their juice to the slow cooker.
Pour in the beef broth and water.
Add dried thyme, dried parsley, dried rosemary, black pepper, and salt to the slow cooker.
Stir all ingredients gently to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and barley is cooked through.
Stir the soup before serving and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.