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HEALTHY BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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Healthy Beef Barley Soup Recipe is a delicious, cozy dinner. Made with only a few ingredients in your instant pot, crockpot or stove top. This easy soup is a healthier version of an old fashioned recipe - truly the best beef barley soup!

Provided by The Clean Eating Couple

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs beef stew meat ( cut into small pieces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
4 bay leaves
1 cup onion (finely chopped)
2 cups carrots (sliced in small pieces)
1 cup celery (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 quarts beef broth
1 cup pearl barley (uncooked)
1 parmesan cheese rind ((optional))

Steps:

  • Turn instant pot on sauté setting. Heat olive oil. Sauté stew meat until slightly brown, approximately 10 minutes
  • When meat is browned, add spices, veggies, tomato paste, broth, barley and parmesan cheese rind to the pot (all uncooked). Stir to combine
  • Set pot to sealing, pressure cook for 10 minutes. Allow the pot to natural release for 15 minutes. After it's done, quick release remaining pressure.
  • Remove bay leaves + parmesan cheese rind. Stir + enjoy!
  • Optional, but recommended: In a pot, heat olive oil. Sauté meat until slightly brown, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Add browned meat and all remaining ingredients into the slow cooker. Stir until combined and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 4-6 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves + parmesan cheese rind. Stir + enjoy!
  • In a pot, heat olive oil. Sauté meat until slightly brown, approximately 10 minutes.
  • When meat is browned, add veggies and sauté for an additional 5 minutes
  • Add spices, tomato paste, broth, barley and parmesan cheese rind to the pot (all uncooked). Stir to combine.
  • Turn the pot on high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and cook on medium heat for 20-25 minutes until.
  • Remove bay leaves + parmesan cheese rind. Stir + enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups, Calories 340 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 221 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

HEARTY BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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This hearty beef and barley soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the flavor. -Elizabeth Kendall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 2h10m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
2 cups water
1/3 cup medium pearl barley
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef on all sides; drain. Stir in broth, water, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. , Add carrots, celery, onion and parsley; cover and simmer until meat and vegetables are tender, 30-40 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 859mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NIF'S HEARTY HEALTHY BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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This is an awesome soup that I make and freeze in individual servings to take to work for lunch. You can also use pot barley, but it will have to cook longer. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 huge pot of soup, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb beef sirloin, trimmed, cubed into bite sized pieces
2 cups carrots, diced
2 cups celery, diced
1 1/2 cups onions, diced
2 cups potatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small shallot, minced (optional)
2 (10 ounce) cans mushrooms, use juice too (if using whole mushrooms, cut in half)
1 3/4 cups pearl barley
12 cups nonfat beef broth (substitute chicken if no beef)
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Spray large pot with extra virgin olive oil spray. Over med-high heat, lightly brown beef and then add veggies, except for mushrooms. Saute for a 3-5 minutes.
  • Add broth, bay leaf, barley, mushrooms (with juice). Bring to boil.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes or until barley and veggies are tender. Remove bay leaves. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 50.3, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 11.2

HEARTY BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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My entire family just loves this delicious and comforting soup. Loaded with chunks of tender beef, the rich broth also includes plenty of fresh mushrooms, sliced carrots and quick-cooking barley. -Barbara Beattie, Glen Allen, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 pound lean beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium beef broth
2 medium carrots, sliced
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add beef and turn to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown beef in oil over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink. Remove beef and set aside., In the same pan, saute mushrooms until tender. Add the broth, carrots, garlic powder, thyme and remaining pepper; bring to a boil. Add barley and beef. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the meat, vegetables and barley are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 748mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NIF'S CROCK POT BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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A tasty, healthy crock pot recipe that you will love to come home to on those chilly days. This is also a great meal to freeze in individual servings to take to work or school. I like to actually rinse the ground beef after it's browned. It is extra lean, but I always think if you can lower the fat and it still tastes great, then why not? Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Meat

Time 5h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef, browned and strained
4 carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 (10 ounce) cans consomme
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (diced or chopped)
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup
2 cups water
1/2 cup pot barley or 1/2 cup pearl barley
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
black pepper, freshly ground to taste

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in crock pot and stir.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
  • Remove the bay leaf and enjoy with a crusty roll.

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