Slow-Cooker Vegetable-Beef-Barley Soup

Dairy Free
Health score
29%
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 comforting, this soup is a wonderful blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your hunger and nourish your soul. With tender beef stew meat, wholesome barley, and a medley of vibrant vegetables, each bowl is packed with nutrients and deliciousness.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its simplicity. Just toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it, and let it work its magic while you go about your day. The rich aroma of beef broth mingling with roasted garlic tomatoes and fresh vegetables will fill your home, making it a welcoming haven for family and friends. Plus, it’s dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

With a generous yield of 10 servings, this soup is perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd. Whether you’re serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, it’s sure to be a hit at the table. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to enjoy a bowl of this hearty, flavorful soup that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!

Ingredients

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

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
Protein41.66%
Fat20.64%
Carbs37.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.8
Glycemic Load
3.46
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.945652319037%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.29mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.8mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
3.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:182.87kcal
9.14%
Fat:4.23g
6.51%
Saturated Fat:1.38g
8.61%
Carbohydrates:17.4g
5.8%
Net Carbohydrates:13.45g
4.89%
Sugar:4.12g
4.58%
Cholesterol:42.18mg
14.06%
Sodium:854.18mg
37.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.22g
38.44%
Selenium:24.46µg
34.95%
Vitamin B3:6.91mg
34.55%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
32.93%
Vitamin C:21.13mg
25.61%
Zinc:3.43mg
22.89%
Phosphorus:226.1mg
22.61%
Vitamin B12:1.32µg
22.04%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.19%
Potassium:627.17mg
17.92%
Iron:3.19mg
17.73%
Fiber:3.95g
15.79%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.33%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.76%
Magnesium:53.01mg
13.25%
Copper:0.23mg
11.67%
Vitamin A:487.87IU
9.76%
Vitamin E:1.31mg
8.77%
Folate:33.71µg
8.43%
Vitamin K:8.16µg
7.78%
Calcium:59.96mg
6%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.79%