Best Beef And Barley Soup Crock Pot Recipes

WEIGHT WATCHERS CROCK POT BEEF,BARLEY AND ROOT VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat oven 450 degrees.
• Combine turnips, onions, carrots, parsnip and barley on a large nonstick baking sheet.
• Roast on lower oven rack, stirring occasionally until tender and browned,about 30 minutes.
• On another baking sheet arrange beef in single layer and roast on upper oven rack, turning twice until browned about 20 minutes.
• Transfer beef and veggies to a 5 or 6 quart slow cooker.
• Add bay leaves, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Pour broth and water over beef and veggies.
• Cover and cook until the beef and veggies are fork tender, about 4-5 hours on high or 8 to 10 hours on low.
• Discard the bay leaves and garlic.
• Stir in parsley.

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a food processor puree tomatoes.
• In a large skillet over medium high heat heat the oil and then add the onions, beef, tomato paste, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Saute for 10-15 minutes.
• Stir in wine.
• Put mixture in crock pot.
• Stir in pureed tomatoes, broths, carrots, cabbage, soy sauce and barley.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Cook on low for 9-11 hours.
• Stir in parsley.

CROCK POT BEEF BACON AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large non stick skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stirring frequently.
• Add Beef and onion salt and pepper; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until beef is browned.
• Into 4 quart crock pot layer potatoes, carrots, corn and barley. Top with beef mixture. Pour broth tomatoes and gravy over top. DO NOT STIR!
• Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. Stir before serving.

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS FOR THE CROCK POT!

Steps:

• In a heatproof bowl, soak dried mushrooms in boiling water for 30 minutes, then strain through a fine sieve, reserving liquid. Chop mushrooms finely and set aside.
• In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add beef and cook, stirring, until lightly browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker.
• Add onions, celery and carrots to pan and cook, stirring until softened. Add garlic, salt, peppercorns, thyme and bay leaf and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add barley and stir until coated. Stir in tomato paste, beef broth and reserved mushroom liquid and bring to a boil. Transfer to slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Discard bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and garnish with sour cream and dill.

SPICY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP (SOUTH BEACH FRIENDLY) (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Season the stewing beef with half of the oregano, crushed red pepper and salt. Sear each side in a very hot non stick frying pan (no oil) until nicely browned (on high heat).
• When liquid begins to emerge from beef add the onion and mix well. Cook 5 minutes more until onion begins to soften. Add half the garlic and mix well. Cook an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the tomatoes, celery & bay leaf, stir to mix well. Pour this mixture into a crockpot or heavy bottomed stock pot.
• Add the barley and stir.
• Add the chicken broth, mushrooms, beans, carrots and remaining garlic & spices, to taste.
• Stir well and cook in a crockpot on high heat 6-8 hours, or simmer on stove top, 1 1/2-2 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Check for seasonings and adjust as needed.
• Serve with a hearty grain bread toasted with low fat cheese.

CROCK POT BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• All ingredients except the barley can go directly into the crock pot.
• Cook on high 4-5 hours or low 6-7 hours.
• Add barley last hour.
• Add more water if needed.
• Don't forget to remove bay leaves before serving!
• * I brown my meat first but that is a personal preference. I also trim every bit of fat that I can see the keep the calorie count down.
• ** I use a homemade beef broth that is low sodium.