Hearty, healthy version of the classic.
Cook time: 9 Hours
Prep time: 20 Minutes
Idle time:
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb chuck steak
- 28 oz low sodium canned beef broth
- 14 1/2 oz canned tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1/2 cup pearled barley
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp fresh or dried ground thyme
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Butter
Instructions
- Remove excess fat from meat. Cut meat into 3/4" pieces.
- In 6-quart slow cooker, combine meat, beef broth, undrained tomatoes, carrots, onions, celery, barley, tomato paste 1/2 cup of water, bay leaf, thyme, and whole garlic cloves.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting for 9 to 11 hours or on high heat setting for 4-1/2 to 5-1/2 hours. Remove and discard bay leaf.
- Uncover and add butter. Stir to melt, and let soup cool 15 minutes. Serve.
Additional information
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cook Beef and Barley Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
Sodium 610mg
25%
Total Carbohydrates 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Protein 22g
44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The beef stock in this recipe can be replaced with water if you want to cut down on salt, or are being thrifty.
Nutrition Facts
Slow Cook Beef and Barley Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
Sodium 610mg
25%
Total Carbohydrates 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Protein 22g
44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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The beef stock in this recipe can be replaced with water if you want to cut down on salt, or are being thrifty.
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