Beef Barley Mushroom Soup

If you are in a situation you require warmful and mouthwatering food then beef barley mushroom soup is ideal. It is a great soup in cold weather or any family dinner as it uses tender beef, barley, and mushrooms cooked in a delicious broth.

Why Beef Barley Mushroom Soup?

Beef barley mushroom soup is an ideal meal for anyone looking for something that is healthy but will not leave him/her hungry. The barley contributes to the necessary fiber, so this soup is good for the heart and serves as a main meal. Mushrooms give depth and a hint of umami, while beef serves that savory note, which makes it a full meal.

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Ingredients

• 1 lb beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 carrots (diced)
• 2 celery stalks (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
• Olive oil (for browning the beef)

How to Make Beef Barley Mushroom Soup

• The first procedure is to warm a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot immediately on high heat. Put the beef pieces in the pot and season a little salt and black pepper then cook the pieces till browned on all sides. This step helps _sink in the flavor and gives the beef a good _brown browning.

• Place the chopped onions, carrots, celery and garlic to the pot. Stir until the vegetables get tender and the garlic turns brown which should take approximately 5 minutes. This brings a nice and delicious stock to the soup.

• Add beef broth and simmer it add bay leaf and thyme. Stir well to combine. The barley, mushrooms and the browned beef are put into the crockpot. Heat it up and make sure the soup gently boils.

• Next it shall have thickened, turn down the heat and let it cook gently, with the lid on for about 45 ‘Minor’ to 60 minutes. After sometime, go and put this into the other and give it a stir to make sure that it cooks every part. In its turn the barley will absorb all spicing it is added with and will moisten.

• After the beef and barley are soft, check the soup and add if necessary salt and pepper to taste. Pour it into serving bowls and if you desire sprinkle some parsley.

Why You’ll Love This Soup

Nourishing Ingredients: These nutrients are beef barley and vegetables hence this soup makes a balanced and healthy meal.
Easy to Make: It contains cutting and boiling so don’t switch on the oven or stove and your complete meal is ready within 1 hour.
Perfect for Leftovers: This soup is best eaten the next day for one reason –all the ingredients’ tastes have intensified.

Overall

Besides being simply a recipe for beef barley mushroom soup, it is warm and coziness in a bowl. A true feast of nutrition, this slow cooker recipe is easy to prepare and irresistible; perfect for the whole family. It is a tradition that you should try during this season and incorporate it into your holidays.