Slow-Cooker Vegetable-Beef-Barley Soup

Dairy Free
Health score
30%
Slow-Cooker Vegetable-Beef-Barley Soup
560 min.
10
183kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Slow-Cooker Vegetable-Beef-Barley Soup! Perfect for those chilly days when you crave something hearty and nourishing, this soup is a fantastic blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your hunger and comfort your soul. With tender beef stew meat, vibrant vegetables, and wholesome barley, each bowl is packed with nutrients and deliciousness.

This recipe is not only dairy-free but also incredibly easy to prepare. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it, and let it work its magic while you go about your day. The result is a rich, savory soup that fills your home with an irresistible aroma, making it a perfect choice for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead.

With a generous yield of 10 servings, this soup is ideal for gatherings or for those who love to have leftovers. Each serving is a mere 183 calories, making it a guilt-free option for lunch or dinner. The combination of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates ensures that you’ll feel satisfied and energized. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a comforting bowl of goodness that will warm you from the inside out!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup green beans frozen (from 1-pound bag)
  • 0.7 cup corn whole frozen (from 1-pound bag)
  • 1.5 pounds stew meat 
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper chopped
  • cup onion chopped
  • 0.7 cup barley uncooked
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried fresh chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 32 ounces beef broth flavored
  • 29 ounces tomatoes diced with roasted garlic, undrained canned
  • ounces tomato sauce canned

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Rinse green beans and corn with cold water to separate and partially thaw.
  2. Mix green beans, corn and remaining ingredients in cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories183kcal
Protein41.62%
Fat20.63%
Carbs37.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.3
Glycemic Load
3.47
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.011739212534%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.29mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.8mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
3.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:183.07kcal
9.15%
Fat:4.24g
6.52%
Saturated Fat:1.38g
8.61%
Carbohydrates:17.44g
5.81%
Net Carbohydrates:13.47g
4.9%
Sugar:4.12g
4.58%
Cholesterol:42.18mg
14.06%
Sodium:854.2mg
37.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.23g
38.46%
Selenium:24.46µg
34.95%
Vitamin B3:6.91mg
34.57%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
32.96%
Vitamin C:21.45mg
26%
Zinc:3.44mg
22.91%
Phosphorus:226.31mg
22.63%
Vitamin B12:1.32µg
22.04%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.37%
Potassium:628.38mg
17.95%
Iron:3.23mg
17.93%
Fiber:3.98g
15.91%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.39%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.77%
Magnesium:53.33mg
13.33%
Copper:0.23mg
11.73%
Vitamin A:497.37IU
9.95%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.77%
Folate:33.8µg
8.45%
Vitamin K:8.16µg
7.78%
Calcium:60.77mg
6.08%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.8%