Description
A hearty and comforting soup made with beef, barley, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1 cup barley
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the beef stew meat, barley, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and chopped onion in the slow cooker.
- Pour in the beef broth and water, mixing everything well.
- Season with garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low, cooking for 8 hours.
- Taste the soup towards the end, adjusting seasoning if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a make-ahead option, prep the ingredients the night before. This soup can also be made on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg