Incredibly Low Cal (!) Beef and Mushroom Barley Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 16
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 160.8
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 25.3 mg
  • Sodium: 322.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 14.1 g

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Introduction

Incredibly low calorie creation of mine. I just started chopping veggies I had in the fridge and threw some barley and beef in to add bulk. You could add just about any vegetables you desire and increase the calories by insignificant amounts. Incredibly low calorie creation of mine. I just started chopping veggies I had in the fridge and threw some barley and beef in to add bulk. You could add just about any vegetables you desire and increase the calories by insignificant amounts.
Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

    Mushrooms, fresh, 2 lbs.
    Onions, raw, 1 large
    Yellow Peppers, 1 pepper, large
    Garlic, 3 cloves (we're very fond of garlic)
    Celery, raw, 4 stalk, large
    Beef, top sirloin, 1 lb. cut in bite sized pieces
    Olive Oil, 1 tbsp
    *Chicken Broth - Swanson low sodium, 8 cup (2 cartons)
    Barley, pearled, raw, 1.5 cup

Tips

*Omit the beef and switch to vegetarian broth for a great vegetarian meal

*Save even more time by buying pre-cut up beef stew meat


Directions

Chop all vegetables and press garlic. Combine vegetables, garlic, broth, barley, and 2 cups water in a large stew pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer for 45 minutes. In the mean time brown beef in oil and add to pot.

Serving Size: Makes about 16 1- cup servings

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AMYB1985.