Slow-Cooker Beefy Vegetable-Barley Soup

Dairy Free
Health score
52%
Slow-Cooker Beefy Vegetable-Barley Soup
530 min.
6
268kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your soul with this delightful Slow-Cooker Beefy Vegetable-Barley Soup! Perfect for those chilly days when you crave something hearty and nourishing, this soup is a fantastic way to enjoy a wholesome meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With tender beef stew meat simmered to perfection, combined with the nutty flavor of barley and a medley of vibrant vegetables, each bowl is a comforting hug on a cold day.

This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it, and let it do the work for you. The rich aroma of beef and herbs will fill your home, making it hard to resist the anticipation of that first spoonful. Plus, with a health score of 52, you can feel good about serving this dish to your family and friends.

Whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch, a cozy dinner, or a main course that will impress your guests, this soup fits the bill. It's dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, and with only 268 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a delicious, hearty meal that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb stew meat 
  • 0.5 cup onion frozen thawed chopped (from 12-oz bag)
  • 0.5 cup barley uncooked
  • 3.5 cups beef broth flavored (from 32-oz carton)
  • cup water 
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • teaspoon marjoram dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • cups savory vegetable mixed frozen thawed

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Cut beef into bite-size pieces if desired. In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except mixed vegetables.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  3. Stir in mixed vegetables. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories268kcal
Protein46.34%
Fat22.35%
Carbs31.31%

Properties

Glycemic Index
30.83
Glycemic Load
5.98
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.235217524611%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.37mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:267.59kcal
13.38%
Fat:6.62g
10.19%
Saturated Fat:2.22g
13.89%
Carbohydrates:20.88g
6.96%
Net Carbohydrates:15.5g
5.64%
Sugar:0.69g
0.77%
Cholesterol:70.31mg
23.44%
Sodium:811.01mg
35.26%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.9g
61.81%
Vitamin A:3101.93IU
62.04%
Selenium:38.49µg
54.98%
Vitamin B3:10.24mg
51.21%
Vitamin B6:0.88mg
43.95%
Vitamin B12:2.2µg
36.6%
Zinc:5.45mg
36.33%
Phosphorus:342.68mg
34.27%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.54%
Fiber:5.38g
21.52%
Iron:3.81mg
21.18%
Potassium:683.11mg
19.52%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.18%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.32%
Magnesium:67.43mg
16.86%
Copper:0.26mg
12.94%
Folate:40.79µg
10.2%
Vitamin C:7.84mg
9.5%
Vitamin B5:0.68mg
6.83%
Calcium:56.59mg
5.66%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.88%
Vitamin K:1.99µg
1.9%