Beef And Barley Soup (Slow-Cooker)

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 pound sirloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes1 cup onion, chopped2 cups carrots, chopped (fresh or frozen)1 cup celery, chopped1 cup mushrooms, sliced1/2 cup pearl barley2 cans (14.5 ounces each) beef broth, low sodium2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, no salt added1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste2 tsp. Italian seasonings1 tsp. dried parsley flakes1 bay leaf
Directions
1. Spray a large skillet with cooking spray and brown the meat and onions.

2. Place meat and onions in a 5 qt. slow cooker. Stir in remaining ingredients. (Feel free to add any other seasonings you wish)

3. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 5-6 hours, or until meat is tender.

Makes 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAURAMASON.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 314.2
  • Total Fat: 6.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 67.2 mg
  • Sodium: 704.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.3 g
  • Protein: 30.6 g

Member Reviews
  • BEEBOULDER
    This was really great! I made it exactly as the recipe states, but did add a little broth at the end to thin it out a bit. My entire family gobbled this down and asked for more! A perfect cold weather fix it and forget it meal! - 10/13/09
  • NATRONA32
    Not what I was looking for, was hoping for a clear broth, but for a tomato based soup, this isn't bad. Great w/ parmesean cheese - 1/18/11
  • FLASH8898
    Husband liked it, I modified it & he wants more modifications. Added garlic, minced whole hot pepper, 1/4 c wine (not enough). Dropped mushroom, tomato paste. Husband wants me to add Worcestershire sauce next time. Mine was also like a stew, but my husband liked it like that. - 9/29/10
  • TTSHOLLAND1
    Very nice, more of stew than soup, after cooking mine I added about 2 1/2 cups more broth. Next time I'll leave out the tomato paste. Thanks - 1/20/09
  • TEACHERH
    I used a combination of venison and bison meat in this soup and added 1/2 c red wine. Wow! Absolutely fabulous! We'll be eating this one often! - 8/7/08
  • CRAZYCATLADY2
    Loved it! - 4/6/08
  • MAMMS456
    I went a little overboard on the barley, cause I love it, so I will need to add more broth to thin it out, but it tastes great! - 3/10/08
  • LROD1999
    warm and filling...perfect comfort food! - 2/19/08