Mom's Famous Beef Barley Soup

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• AEL_RHIANA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  10 of 11 people found this review helpful
  It was fantastic! However...it does not serve even close to 12 people. I doubled the ingredients (except for the liquid and only used 1.5 cups of water with the beef broth) and got 5 servings. - 12/14/10
  
  
• THISTIMEAGAIN1
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  I made this and LOVED it. I wanted to try another recipe BUT my husband said "WHY" you found the right one the first time. Yes, as always it is better the second day . Good the first day, too. - 3/17/09
  
  
• DIANEM21092
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  Our whole family loved this soup (including two Korean exchange students who are not always easy to please!). I browned lean ground turkey and used it in place of the beef. I'll be making this on a regular basis. Thanks for sharing! - 4/1/10
  
  
• SHAMROCKY2K
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  I just got finished eating this and I was not expecting this to be as good as it was. Excellent flavor. I did everything as the recipe except that I decreased the water by 1 cup. I used chuck and it was tough so I might try a better cut of beef next time. I WILL make this again! - 12/28/09
  
  
• NATALIEWRIGHT3
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Added a zucchini, turnip, parsnip, green beans and a tin of corn. Using my slow cook, but already the flavourings are fantastic. - 5/23/12
  
  
• DIXIEDOODLEDEAN
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I added fennel bulb and less barley. Great soup. - 4/13/12
  
  
• BRANDYKOU
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I made this today while I was snowed in, so I had to use what I had on hand. It came out pretty good, but next time I'll make sure to get a better cut of beef. Overall, 4 stars for how my soup came out, and 5 stars for how I expect it would come out if made properly. - 2/10/10
  
  
• DBDIVA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  A great soup! I added fresh mushrooms. Will certainly make this again. - 1/5/10
  
  
• DIXIEDOODLE68
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Yummy. I had my husband make a double batch. Perfect fall meal. Loved it! - 10/13/09
  
  
• JSWIFTBIRD
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Tell Mom thanks, this was very good. My picky eater actual tried some and ate the whole bowl. - 4/2/09
  
  
• TRAVELGRRL
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Loved it. Used 1/2 pound of stew beef which I precooked and added more veggies including half a package of spinach that was looking sort of sad. Mushrooms would be good too. It made exactly 12 cups of soup which is a serving to me. Good recipe. - 3/25/14
  
  
• BETHV61
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This was very good :) And great for someone watching their carbs :) - 11/2/11
  
  
• MARYMAC45
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Excellent, I added 2 diced potatoes and a chopped parsnip. I will make this again. - 3/4/10
  
  
• AMANDARDH
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Very good soup. I didn't have time to thaw beef, so just did a veggie variety with barley and broth. Still very flavorful - 1/24/10
  
  
• SAMMYSWEETPEA
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Very tasty and easy to make. It also didn't require me to go shopping for any "exotic" ingredients I won't use again. I will be freezing the leftovers. - 10/3/09
  
  
• HOWDOIHEARTTHEE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I made this for dinner tonight, and I must say that this recipe creates a divine soup, I will definately make this soup again! - 9/11/09
  
  
• PENNYD
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I made this for dinner last night. I made a couple minor changes. I would most definately make this again. - 5/2/09
  
  
• JANIEWWJD
  
  
  
  
  This soup was delicious!!! - 8/3/20
  
  
• JANTHEBLONDE
  
  
  
  
  This recipe for beef barley soup is delicious! - 10/25/19
  
  
• ERIN_POSCH
  
  
  Good
  
  yummy - 10/12/19
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Great idea - 6/17/19
  
  
• PATJOONWW
  
  
  
  
  Love this recipe - 2/11/19
  
  
• PWILLOW1
  
  
  
  
  Beef barley soup is my favourite and this is one of the best I have tried. - 12/24/18
  
  
• MIYAMO
  
  
  
  
  This was great. - 12/13/17
  
  
• HEDSTS58
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very flavorful. Great for a cold fall day - 11/4/17
  
  
• PRINCESS0143
  
  
  Good
  
  I made this yesterday. I used a crockpot because I didn't have enough room in a pot. I didn't have a soup kettle or dutch oven. I liked it but it tasted watery and lacking in beefy flavor. I would recommend adding more veggies and less water. I'd make it again. - 9/15/17
  
  
• ANAH_ACE
  
  
  
  
  This looks really good. I hope to make it soon. - 8/26/17
  
  
• CD4994568
  
  
  
  
  We have chicken on hand so I am going to try that! - 8/22/17
  
  
• CD17951176
  
  
  
  
  Too hot for soup right now in Texas but looking forward to making this later! - 8/13/17
  
  
• BONDMANUS2002
  
  
  
  
  looks delicious - 8/13/17
  
  
• CTYONIT
  
  
  
  
  Takes me back! - 7/31/17
  
  
• DEBWALKER60
  
  
  
  
  This looks so good! - 7/24/17
  
  
• BILLTHOMSON
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love soups and would make again. Easily done in a slow cooker, ready when I got home. - 7/14/17
  
  
• ARTJAC
  
  
  
  
  yummy - 7/6/17
  
  
• PICKIE98
  
  
  
  
  HOw did I miss this one? I am gong to make this in the crockpot! - 6/23/17
  
  
• AJB121299
  
  
  
  
  nice - 6/18/17
  
  
• BIKE4HEALTH
  
  
  
  
  TRIED IT AND ITS GREAT. - 6/11/17
  
  
• ROBBIEY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Added some spinach and some kale and it was great. - 5/23/17
  
  
• CD3802882
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is so good! - 5/14/17
  
  
• NANCYPAT1
  
  
  
  
  A richly flavorful soup - 5/1/17
  
  
• BERINABOB
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Didn't change a thing and thought it was very tasty. I'll make it again but will add more vegetables to it next time. - 4/30/17
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  looks great - 4/23/17
  
  
• 2DAWN4
  
  
  
  
  Very good.......made a few changes to fit my needs. - 4/19/17
  
  
• KAKNECHT
  
  
  
  
  How big is a serving?? I don't see that anywhere in the recipe? 1/2 c? 1c? - 4/18/17
  
  
• BABY_GIRL69
  
  
  O.K.
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  It was okay I don't care too much for barely.... But thought I would give it a try.... - 4/18/17
  
  
• GREENEMERALDGRL
  
  
  
  
  My grandmother made me beef barley soup after I had my daughter because it was full of iron. - 4/15/17
  
  
• KEEPITUP4LIFE
  
  
  
  
  I love barley and this soup recipe sounds so good I cant wait to make it. - 4/11/17
  
  
• EVILCECIL
  
  
  
  
  I love beef barley soup! - 4/11/17
  
  
• EGGBASKET1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is really delicious . I LOVE BARLEY IN MY SOUP . - 4/10/17
  
  
• ROSEBUD1954
  
  
  
  
  This soup sounds great, I'm going to make it for lunches this week!!! - 4/10/17
  
  
• SCHYLURD
  
  
  
  
  delish! - 4/6/17
  
  
• MARIHELEN
  
  
  
  
  yum - 4/3/17
  
  
• CHERYLHURT
  
  
  
  
  Barley is do good for us. - 3/30/17
  
  
• JUNETTA2002
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Good soup Really liked it. - 3/26/17
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love Barley and this is excellent!!! - 3/25/17
  
  
• CD4114015
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very good! for cold weather! - 3/14/17
  
  
• AKROXIE
  
  
  Good
  
  So easy and quick to make. - 3/4/17
  
  
• KITT52
  
  
  Good
  
  it was good but I used less meat, used olive oil to saute veggies and meat..used low sodium broth..added garlic ...used 1/2 cup of barley as we like more broth... - 2/26/17
  
  
• 911BRAD
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Humm - 2/25/17
  
  
• RAZZOOZLE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Great soup - 2/19/17
  
  
• SUNSET09
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I don't eat beef or pork so I used cubed chicken and the barley provides a different flavor than what I'm used to and healthy! Good for this type of weather we're having! - 2/16/17
  
  
• BRIARGAL
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I added spinach to this! - 2/15/17
  
  
• CD2244567
  
  
  
  
  I LOVE SOUPS - 2/14/17
  
  
• CD13275554
  
  
  
  
  Yummy - 2/13/17
  
  
• CHEFTONITO
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is the best comfort for cold rainy or snowy weather. I suggest this with a good movie and a fire in the fireplace. - 2/10/17
  
  
• JEEP8294
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I followed the recipe pretty closely. The only thing I didn't have was a can of tomatoes so I improvised with a 12 oz can of low sodium V8 juice and reduced the water by a cup or so. I really was very good and fast and easy to prepare :) - 2/9/17
  
  
• DMEYER4
  
  
  
  
  loved it. my new favorite recipe - 2/9/17
  
  
• ZRIE014
  
  
  Good
  
  looks great - 2/4/17
  
  
• MUSICNUT
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is wonderful...so tasty! - 1/29/17
  
  
• PAPAYAHEAD
  
  
  
  
  looking good! - 1/27/17
  
  
• 4CONNIESHEALTH
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This sounds great! - 1/25/17
  
  
• DEE107
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  will try this looks so good - 1/25/17
  
  
• HOTPINKCAMARO49
  
  
  
  
  This is awesome! Thank you for sharing!
  - 1/24/17
  
  
• JSTETSER
  
  
  Very Good
  
  The soup is great! - 1/24/17
  
  
• SHEEIJAN
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I really like this recipe! It's easy and delicious and pretty economical too. Doubled it, makes a huge amount of food! - 2/2/15
  
  
• LDYHAZ
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Perfect made I just as printed with left over roast beef. Enough for 2 meals and able to freeze some for latter. Just two of us eating it. Great Job! - 12/31/14
  
  
• PURPLEPEONY
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This was great but by day 3 the barley soaked up all the liquid and the texture became gooey ( no, my barley was NOT overcooked)...I will make it again but cut the recipe in half to avoid so much leftovers. - 10/20/14
  
  
• MBURKHART59
  
  
  
  
  I cut down on the sodium by making my own beef stock (no salt) and using "no salt added" tomatoes. Also, doubled the vegetables, since I just wanted more of them. It was awesome. - 10/3/14
  
  
• HMB2514
  
  
  
  
  I use London Broil when I find it on sale. I cube the meat and brown it in a little olive oil then simmer for 1 hour to tenderize the meat! Delicious! My families favorite on a cold night! - 11/7/13
  
  
• 2HEALING
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is a perfect soup that is a meal. Just finished making it and will definitely make it again! - 10/7/13
  
  
• 2TBEAR01
  
  
  Very Good
  
  We love it. It takes us longer than 15 min. to prepare.Even with two of us cutting veggies. We always use super lean ground beef, no oregano, potatoes & cabbage. To us, it is never complete without being served with rye bread, preferably dark.
  My mother, an assistant chef, taught me to make this. - 8/23/13
  
  
• TEABIRD
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this soup last night and my husband and I really loved it!I think the reason why people are ending up with different numbers of portions is that the barley soaks up more and more liquid the longer it sits. I measured out 10 one cup portions as soon as it was done. - 5/21/13
  
  
• CD13778590
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This recipe was AMAZING! My boyfriend doesn't even like barley or celery, but I still made him try it and he loved it too! - 4/12/13
  
  
• JSIMMON1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I have made this several times and my whole family loves it and there is always more than enough for two meals for a family of four with two teenagers so I would say we get close to 12 servings. Obviously if you cut back on the liquid you don't end up with as much soup. :>) - 3/1/13
  
  
• TEDIEBEAR1
  
  
  Very Good
  
  My 13 year old son approves and that's the critical test. Anything he agrees to eat again must be good. It was very filling and warmed me up on this 10 degree day. - 1/22/13
  
  
• DULCINEA54935
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Hearty, filling, but I only got 8 servings. Also added red pepper and zucchini for more healthy veggies. Will definitely make again and again.
  - 1/20/13
  
  
• JOYCES_CHOICE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Hearty and satisfying. I omitted the salt for dietary reasons, and the flavor was still very good. My husband added just a bit of Tapatio (hot sauce) to his to make up for the omitted salt. We'll definitely make this again. - 1/14/13
  
  
• CLAIREMC65
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Delicious! I made this according to directions and measured the amount when serving in order to calculate for tracking. It makes twelve CUPS. Our family eats more than one cup per serving. This will be a keeper in our household but if a person can find decent fresh tomatoes it would save salt - 1/12/13
  
  
• GETTO140
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this earlier today and we had it for supper this evening. We loved it! I didn't put any extra salt in it, though. Otherwise I made it as is. YUM! - 10/18/12
  
  
• CD12988201
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I used stew meat. It was very good. I didn't expect it to be so flavorful. I will make this again. - 9/3/12
  
  
• MOSBY737
  
  
  Good
  
  Tasty and filling. - 8/27/12
  
  
• MSBAARDO
  
  
  
  
  This is now my very picky husbands favorite soup! - 4/23/12
  
  
• RLAROE
  
  
  
  
  I made with few changes it was awesome - 4/13/12
  
  
• ABILUCHA
  
  
  
  
  Am going to make this tonight...can't wait! - 4/12/12
  
  
• WEGENERCS
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is excellent. Very good way to use leftovers. I added frozen vegetables to work them into the menu. Really, really good served with warm biscuits. - 2/25/12
  
  
• DIRTYBUNNY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This one's a keeper, and oh so good on a cold and gloomy day! I added some mushrooms and some diced parsnips (I like their sweetness) to it as well. Since the other comments said it is better the next day, I will chill the broth to remove some of the fat, then recombine. - 11/3/11
  
  
• LYNDAGREG1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this today and will be making it again - 10/17/11
  
  
• KADEBOLT
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Delicious! I added red pepper flakes to add more zing but very flavorful without it. - 10/6/11
  
  
• SERIELLEN
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Made recipe exactly as described. It was good, but I prefer a thicker broth. - 10/4/11
  
  
• DAWNBUSBY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I made this soup for my family. It was really, really awesome tasting soup. I did add peas and mushrooms to it though. Which made it taste good too! I was really impressed on how the quick cooked barley cooks in the crockpot. It was really good! I will definitely be cooking this again for my family! - 9/28/11