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Kelly's Slow Cooker Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup

Kelly's Slow Cooker Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup

Name: Kelly's Slow Cooker Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) carton beef stock; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup water; ½ onion, diced; ¾ cup diced carrots; 1 cup barley; 1 (6 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pounds beef sirloin, cut into chunks; 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 bay leaves

Rating: 4.37 stars

67 Ratings
56 Reviews
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I tinkered with a few recipes and came up with this one. I have tinkered with this recipe and added celery once and leeks another time, for me all it did was add to the chunkiness, not the flavor; but that's really up to your preference.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

6 hrs

total:

6 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Stir beef stock, tomato sauce, water, onion, carrot, barley, mushrooms, and garlic together in a slow cooker.

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Step 2

Season beef chunks with garlic salt, salt, and black pepper; add to the beef stock mixture. Add bay leaves to the slow cooker.
Step 3

Cook on Low until the soup thickens and the beef is tender, about 6 hours.
Step 4

Remove and discard the bay leaves to serve.

Cook's Note:

If you have time you can brown the beef, but it's just as good without the beef browned because the slow cooker makes the beef very tender.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

359 calories; protein 34.6g; carbohydrates 31.7g; fat 10.3g; cholesterol 65.3mg; sodium 381.1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (56)

Most helpful positive review

mudmom

06/17/2013

Really loved having this on the counter. Smelled so good! Tasted even better. Added a lot of celery for extra chunks. Two bay leaves are important to the taste of this dish. Pearl barley was so delicious to this soup. Read More

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CraftyPancakes

03/12/2015

UPDATE: after writing my original review my husband and I heated the leftovers up for lunch. It had a very weird almost slimy texture to it. Maybe the barley breaking down a bit too much overnight. Very unpleasant. I'd possibly make this again (with changes) but definitely not save any leftovers. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Made this yesterday and my family thought it was ok. If I make it again I'll add some spices or heavily season the beef and then sear first to add more flavor. I would also add celery. I found the recipe as written to be tasty but a bit bland. I'll make it again with subtle changes and see how it goes. It sure made the kitchen smell great! Read More

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67 Ratings

5 star values: 44
4 star values: 11
3 star values: 6
2 star values: 5
1 star values: 1

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Mary Ellen S

01/11/2016

A very hearty satisfying soup! I made this soup with things on hand. I was concerned that some reviewers said that the soup had "no flavor" so I went a little heavier on the onions (one medium) and 2 more cloves of garlic as well as adding a 1/4 tsp of black pepper. I did use left over tomato sauce from a jar probably closer to 2 cups, and since I didn't have any beef stock on hand I used Knorr beef bullion for the equivalent of the 32 ounces . I pre- browned my beef seasoned with garlic pepper and onion powder (only had a a little over a pound) and used 2x's the mushrooms, (baby portabellas). Finally added a 1/4 cup Brandy (instead of wine) into the mix . The end result was a fabulous rich and flavorful soup. I will definitely make this again . Read More

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mudmom

06/16/2013

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CraftyPancakes

03/12/2015

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Hazel Wagner

03/18/2013

Delicious! I used tomato sauce exactly like the recipe called for. Read More

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connie skoglund

12/14/2015

This is a very hearty soup! I thought it was a little bland so I added 1 T Worcester sauce 1 t each of beef and mushroom "Better Than Bouillon" and 1/4 C red wine. Delicious paired with a crusty roll and red wine. Read More

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Jan Trap

12/02/2014

This was very flavorful. I did not use the barley-I cooked it and rice on the side (I loathe barley) and let everyone add what the wanted and how much. There is no need to change a thing. Everyone loved it Read More

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fishinchbgpa

09/05/2016

Made it exactly as listed at least 3 times. It is delicious. Read More

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Cooking lady

02/17/2015

I have made this beef barley soup many many times and we love it...did cut down barley to 3/4 cup. Thanks for a wonderful recipe that works every time. Read More

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SnarfVader

12/14/2014

This tastes amazing. Read More

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Kelly's Slow Cooker Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 359.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 69 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

dietary fiber: 29 %

sugars:

fat: 16 %

saturated fat: 19 %

cholesterol: 22 %

vitamin a iu: 62 %

niacin equivalents: 122 %

vitamin b6: 50 %

vitamin c: 27 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 22 %

magnesium: 28 %

potassium: 24 %

sodium: 15 %

thiamin: 38 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Mary Ellen S

01/11/2016

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mudmom

06/16/2013

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CraftyPancakes

03/12/2015

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Hazel Wagner

03/18/2013

Delicious! I used tomato sauce exactly like the recipe called for.

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connie skoglund

12/14/2015

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Jan Trap

12/02/2014

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fishinchbgpa

09/05/2016

Made it exactly as listed at least 3 times. It is delicious.

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Cooking lady

02/17/2015

I have made this beef barley soup many many times and we love it...did cut down barley to 3/4 cup. Thanks for a wonderful recipe that works every time.

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SnarfVader