Name: Beef & Barley Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 290 min
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak; 2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes; 3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 2 small onions, cut into wedges; 0.5 cup regular barley (not quick-cooking); 0.5 cup water; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 2 cloves garlic, minced

Beef & Barley Soup

There's something so satisfying about a hearty bowl of beef and barley soup--especially when it's one you've made from scratch with reduced-sodium broth and chunks of delicious sirloin steak. This slow-cooker recipe is simple to prepare, serves six, and is a great alternative to canned soup!

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on July 9, 2019

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

4 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

9 cups

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

1 ½ pounds boneless beef sirloin steak
2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 small onions, cut into wedges
½ cup regular barley (not quick-cooking)
½ cup water
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

Trim fat from meat. Cut the meat into 3/4-inch pieces. In a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker (see Tip), combine the meat, broth, undrained tomatoes, carrots, onions, barley, the water, bay leaf, thyme, and garlic.
Cover and cook on Low for 9 to 11 hours or on High for 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours. Remove and discard the bay leaf.

Tips

Tip: For easy cleanup, line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside.

Equipment: 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

249	Calories
5g	Fat
21g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 249
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	16%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 28g	57%
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 54mg	18%
Vitamin A 4590IU	92%
Vitamin C 4mg	5%
Folate 12mcg	3%
Sodium 461mg	20%
Calcium 60mg	5%
Iron 4mg	19%
Magnesium 54mg	13%
Potassium 685mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.