Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Soup

Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Soup
590 min.
9
343kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Soup, a perfect dish for any occasion. This hearty soup is not only dairy-free but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will nourish your body and soul. Imagine coming home after a long day to the comforting aroma of tender beef, fresh vegetables, and savory broth wafting through your home. It’s the kind of meal that brings everyone together around the table, making it ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends.

With a generous yield of nine servings, this recipe is perfect for meal prepping or feeding a crowd. The combination of beef, carrots, and peas creates a colorful and satisfying dish, while the pearl barley adds a delightful chewiness that elevates the soup to a whole new level. Plus, the slow-cooking method allows the flavors to meld beautifully, resulting in a rich and savory broth that you’ll want to savor with every spoonful.

Whether you’re looking for a comforting lunch, a filling main course, or a satisfying dinner, this Slow-Cooker Beef and Barley Soup is sure to become a favorite in your household. So gather your ingredients, set your slow cooker, and let the magic happen. You’ll be rewarded with a delicious, nutritious meal that warms you from the inside out!

Ingredients

  • 64 ounces beef broth flavored progresso®
  • pounds beef chuck boneless trimmed of fat cut into 1-inch pieces
  • medium carrots cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • cup corn whole green frozen giant® niblets® (from 1-pound bag)
  • teaspoons garlic finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cup quick-cooking barley uncooked
  • 1.5 cups peas sweet green frozen giant® (from 1-pound bag)
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, beef, salt and pepper in oil 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned.
  2. Spoon beef mixture into 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in carrots, barley and broth.
  3. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
  4. Increase heat setting to High. Stir in frozen peas and corn. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes or until peas and corn are hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories343kcal
Protein29.83%
Fat40.82%
Carbs29.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.02
Glycemic Load
1.61
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
21.123478150886%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.45mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:342.57kcal
17.13%
Fat:15.68g
24.12%
Saturated Fat:5.88g
36.76%
Carbohydrates:25.37g
8.46%
Net Carbohydrates:19.97g
7.26%
Sugar:2.57g
2.86%
Cholesterol:69.55mg
23.18%
Sodium:1130.18mg
49.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.78g
51.55%
Zinc:8.46mg
56.37%
Vitamin A:2467.85IU
49.36%
Vitamin B12:2.89µg
48.22%
Selenium:31.14µg
44.49%
Vitamin B3:7.74mg
38.69%
Phosphorus:307.15mg
30.71%
Vitamin B6:0.54mg
27.13%
Manganese:0.48mg
23.93%
Fiber:5.4g
21.58%
Iron:3.46mg
19.24%
Potassium:643.49mg
18.39%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.25%
Vitamin K:15.43µg
14.7%
Vitamin C:11.62mg
14.08%
Magnesium:53.28mg
13.32%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.95%
Copper:0.21mg
10.73%
Folate:37µg
9.25%
Vitamin B5:0.8mg
7.99%
Calcium:50.06mg
5.01%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.78%