Beef Barley Soup
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  • Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 beef bullion cubes
  • 1 medium potato, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, cubed
  • 1/2 bag frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried garlic powder
  • 1/2 pound boneless beef cut into cubes
  • 1 cup quick cooking barley
  • cracked pepper to taste
Directions
1. In large pot add water, beef bullion cubes (dissolved in a small amount of the water, heated in separate cup), and all the ingredients except the barley. Cook approximately 30 minutes at a minimum heat, or until meat is fully cooked and potatoes are soft.



2. Add the quick cooking barley and cook another 15 minutes. Serve hot. Add salt to taste.



Makes 8 servings.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 202.7
  • Total Fat: 2.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 19.9 mg
  • Sodium: 273.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
  • Protein: 13.7 g

Member Reviews
  • JOISIEE
     Sounds yummy, but I would start with browning the beef. That little bit of carmelization adds soooo much flavor. I'm adding it to my recipe book. - 9/14/08
  • ROZAROONEY58
     loved it! My husband liked it so much he ate it all in 2 days, and insisted that I make another pot. thanks, will make this often, it is so easy! I did add a can of low sodium fat free broth, it was delicious... - 12/13/08
  • BRIELANA
     The soup came out thick and hearty, My Husband loved it. It also froze well. Next time we are going to try cutting out the potato and adding more veggies. I think this might be a new house hold standard on the menue rotation. - 3/1/08
  • MELIBUG
     Very quick and easy - even for me. My husband and I both loved it. I made some slight changes and used two medium potatoes, 3 bullion cubes, 5 cups of water, some garlic clove rather than powder, parsley, sprinkle of red pepper, and some greek seasoning. Would definitely make again. - 10/17/08
  • WEBLIZARD
     I tried this one yesterday. I omitted the potatoes to make it a bit more "South Beach" friendly. It is a good receipe but I would recommend maybe 2 more cups of water to begin with, the barley absorbed most ot it and my soup ended up more like a stew. - 2/23/09
  • ALLI5383
     My husband and I loved this! I had to add a can of beef broth when I added the barley -- must have put too much potato...It came out terrific! - 9/17/08
  • HAPPYDEE
     Loved it. Some of the broth I used was leftover Pot Roast juice that I had in the refrig and had removed hardened fat from. - 9/14/08
  • AMANDANTX
     My 12 year old made this for us and we all loved it. It was so simple. There isn't a lot of liquid in the soup, it is very filling. Anyway, three thumbs up from here.
    Wanted to add: My husband was pleased to see this again the next day. So hearty, and great for kids to make. - 9/10/07
  • PAME47@AOL.COM
     added a can of tomatos and green chili.... adds a little more liquid. Excellent! Thanks for the great recipe - 3/13/09
  • JENARAGON
     I used fresh vegetables and added 1/2 tsp of basil and a bay leaf. It was delicious. - 2/18/09
  • RTROULLI
     Not a lot of liquid but very tastey and very filling -- I will fefinitely make this again. - 9/17/07
  • TLRAMJR
     We really liked the soup. Very tasty. - 10/31/08
  • REESE76
     Making in a Slow Cooker hope it turns out just as good - 9/23/08
  • JOYS300
     I love beef barley, I make it often. But I use beef stock and cut up fresh veggies instead of frozen. - 3/14/09
  • LORRIBECKER1
     We love this soup and make it often. It freezes well and its great to take to work to reheat. - 3/13/09
  • DSRTJEWL64
     Delicious! I love that it has mushrooms. - 3/13/09
  • METTABEE
     Very delicious! I accidently overcooked a roast and saved it by making it into this soup. I will definitely make again. - 3/1/09
  • TANDM1221
     This recipe was very good. My family enjoyed it. In addition to the ingredients listed here, I added fresh chopped tomato and celery. Very tasty! - 2/20/09
  • SJOSTRAE
     It met my approval, but my husband thought it needed more taste. - 12/4/08
  • DMSGLASS
     The recipe sounds really good. I think I will use fresh vegetables instead of frozen. The idea of browning the meat first sounds like a great idea. - 9/15/08
  • DENNYTEXAS
     Delicous soup. I left the beef out, and the potato, but it was still great. - 7/13/08
  • MONSYD2
     This was great! I don't care for mixed veggies, so I threw in a bag of frozen green beans. I made a loaf of home-made sunflower bread and it was a perfect match. This is a staple meal in my house now! Thanks so much! - 5/24/08
  • JOURNEYTOAMY
    I made this, it was easy & excellent, however it doesn’t say how much a serving size is.......
    - 3/15/08
  • SIBBY53
     A definite favorite of mine...and my whole family! - 3/14/08
  • DILBERTA
     We liked it, but I used low fat, low-sodium beef broth & added mushrooms. I think reducing the sodium so much made it kind of bland- my boo boo - 3/13/08



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