Beef Barley Soup

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• JOISIEE
  
  
  Good
  

  8 of 9 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Very Good
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  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 Good
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Good
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  5 of 6 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  added a can of tomatos and green chili.... adds a little more liquid. Excellent! Thanks for the great recipe - 3/13/09
  
  
• JENARAGON
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 4 people found this review helpful
  I used fresh vegetables and added 1/2 tsp of basil and a bay leaf. It was delicious. - 2/18/09
  
  
• RTROULLI
  
  
  Very Good
  

  4 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Not a lot of liquid but very tastey and very filling -- I will fefinitely make this again. - 9/17/07
  
  
• TLRAMJR
  
  
  Very Good
  

  3 of 4 people found this review helpful
  We really liked the soup. Very tasty. - 10/31/08
  
  
• REESE76
  
  
  
  

  3 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Making in a Slow Cooker hope it turns out just as good - 9/23/08
  
  
• JOYS300
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  We love this soup and make it often. It freezes well and its great to take to work to reheat. - 3/13/09
  
  
• DSRTJEWL64
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Delicious! I love that it has mushrooms. - 3/13/09
  
  
• METTABEE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 4 people found this review helpful
  It met my approval, but my husband thought it needed more taste. - 12/4/08
  
  
• DMSGLASS
  
  
  
  

  2 of 5 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Delicous soup. I left the beef out, and the potato, but it was still great. - 7/13/08
  
  
• MONSYD2
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 4 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  
  I made this, it was easy & excellent, however it doesn’t say how much a serving size is.......
  - 3/15/08
  
  
• SIBBY53
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  A definite favorite of mine...and my whole family! - 3/14/08
  
  
• DILBERTA
  
  
  Good
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  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
  
  
• LADYPYRATE
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Nice Quick Soup, though the instructions for the heat level were little vague. Next time I will add more spices, but all in all pretty good. - 3/12/08
  
  
• BABYJOHNSMOMMY
  
  
  Very Good
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  THIS IS A VERY FILLING MEAL WITH GREAT FLAVOR. ANOTHER SPARK MEMBER MADE THIS FOR THE OFFICE AND I WOULD DEFFENTLY MAKE THIS FOR MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS AS A DINNER OR SIDE DISH TO ACCOMPANY SUNDAY DINNERS AT MY PARENTS HOUSE. - 1/7/08
  
  
• MISSDIANE1
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 3 people found this review helpful
  This soup is fanastic, my husband loved it. I will definitely be making it again. - 9/17/07
  
  
• HEALTHYDESIRE
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I LOVE barley! - 2/20/10
  
  
• CHRISTYK08
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Everybody liked this and wants it again! - 12/12/09
  
  
• SUNNYWBL
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I also woould brown the beef, delete the bullion cubes, and use fresh garlic,etc. - 3/19/09
  
  
• GABIRUSZCZAK
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I've looking for a new soup recipe...this one sounds delicious...will make this over the weekend...I could really see this as a crockpot recipe... - 3/13/09
  
  
• CHAIRUL
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  Good cold weather soup! - 3/13/09
  
  
• EARTH420
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  yummy yummy soup...I love soups!! - 3/13/09
  
  
• TBATTEY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Delicious - 3/13/09
  
  
• SOCKKNITTER
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I love chunky soups!! Beef barley is my favorite. - 9/17/08
  
  
• CHAUNCYGARDENER
  
  
  
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  This is so quick and yummy. great last night when Ike came through town. - 9/14/08
  
  
• SUNNYARIZONA
  
  
  
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  THANKS, this is a good one. ME, I will have to add diced tomatoes! - 9/14/08
  
  
• JUKEBOX2
  
  
  
  

  1 of 4 people found this review helpful
  My family loves it! - 9/14/08
  
  
• LYNDASUSAN
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  This looks great. I intend to make it tonight, but will switch the meat to chicken and also use chicken cubes. - 3/12/08
  
  
• KITKAT614
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Sounds good! A must try - 3/12/08
  
  
• JAIMEDONELLE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I adjusted this a little bit to my taste, and it was a big hit with my family - 10/8/07
  
  
• COZIEKIDS
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Very yummy, filling and I can have a second helping - 8/7/07
  
  
• PARAVEN
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  A family favorite to warm you up on the cooler days of the year! - 3/19/07
  
  
• CLAYLADY01
  
  
  Good
  
  I make barley soup now and then but I do love homemade soups and I keep raw uncooked barley on hand so I can make barley vegetable soup.I like barley the best so this week I will cook up a batch of barley,freeze it and then use what I want in my soups. - 12/8/13
  
  
• CLAYLADY001
  
  
  
  
  I am using the original barley and the directions say to cook one cup for two hours but I think that is to long so will watch it carefully and stop the cooking when I think it is done ! From now on I will buy the quick cooking type !! - 9/5/13
  
  
• GODS_HANDIWORK
  
  
  Very Good
  
  I browned the beef first, but otherwise left it just the same. Delicious! Thanks for the simple recipe! - 3/22/13
  
  
• SUGARSMOM2
  
  
  
  
  soup is filling and with veggies healthy to eat . - 5/13/11
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very Good........ - 5/13/11
  
  
• LEANJEAN6
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Excellent soup! - 5/13/11
  
  
• 4XGRAMMA
  
  
  
  
  This recipe sounds really good and I've just printed it ..... it says 8 servings, but does not say what the serving SIZE is ..... can anyone tell me, please ?? - 5/13/11
  
  
• SWEESIN
  
  
  Very Good
  
  My favorite soup anyway, but how much is a serving? I think that I would omit the potato and add more bouillion and vegetables. - 5/13/11
  
  
• GRAMPIAN
  
  
  
  
  Beef 'bullion' is an interesting concept! - 5/13/11
  
  
• DIDMIS
  
  
  
  
  What size bag of frozen mixed vegetables? - 5/13/11
  
  
• OMAOF17
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  My Boyfriend made this last night. Oh when I got home from work.. my house smelled wonderful... Soup was the best.. One we will use more often. - 1/19/11
  
  
• CD6266064
  
  
  Good
  
  Good, will make again ... but nothing special. - 1/18/11
  
  
• CD6266064
  
  
  Good
  
  Good, will make again ... but nothing special. - 1/18/11
  
  
• POLLYWANNA1
  
  
  
  
  Perfect for a cold night!
  - 11/24/10
  
  
• LAVENDERS
  
  
  Good
  
  Sounds like the kind of soup that can cook in a slow cooker and tastes better the next day. Will try this week - 6/8/10
  
  
• MARYMAC45
  
  
  
  
  I've made this a few times & I will make it again. I doubled the recipe so I would have leftovers. I added regular barley as that was what I had on hand, fresh veggies including turnup & parsnips. Very delicious. - 3/9/10
  
  
• SERENITYSEL
  
  
  
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Sounds very good. - 3/13/09
  
  
• DIANNE3560
  
  
  
  

  0 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Sounds good I will make it soon. - 3/13/09
  
  
• KRBRADD
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I am definately going to try this one.
  Thanks. - 3/13/09
  
  
• BAYBAYG
  
  
  Very Good
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This sounds good plan to try real soon! - 3/13/09
  
  
• OVERWAYOVER
  
  
  
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I also throw pickling spice in a tea egg into my soups stews its really flavourful - 3/13/09
  
  
• JDKTIGGER
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Sounds great, I think I will use beef stock instead of the bullion, as I always have that on hand. Thanks for recipe! - 3/13/09
  
  
• GLBRITTON
  
  
  O.K.
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  I am not a soup lover but this sounds easy to make - 3/13/09
  
  
• SUNFLOWER7222
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  0 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Looks like a delicious recipe to add to my meal plan! low in fat, high in protien! Great filling soup!! - 3/13/09
  
  
• TRUCKINGMAMA
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I love Beef Barley stew I am so glad I found this. This is almost the way I make. I am looking forward to making this. - 9/14/08
  
  
• LOLAHURAS
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  not a big fan of barley, what other grains could be used? - 9/14/08
  
  
• MERCIEJ3
  
  
  
  

  0 of 4 people found this review helpful
  Souunds great. - 9/14/08
  
  
• KHEAL1
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  great recipe easy and tasty. I use a can of fat free broth. - 9/14/08
  
  
• LALATY152
  
  
  
  

  0 of 2 people found this review helpful
  didn't make this yet...but definately will, it sounds like comfort food to me. - 3/12/08