This comforting Crockpot Vegetable Barley Soup is the ultimate cozy meal for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef stew meat simmer slowly with hearty pearl barley, sweet corn, crisp green beans, and savory tomatoes in a rich broth. The flavors meld together beautifully over hours of low heat, creating a thick, satisfying soup that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. It’s simple to prepare, requiring just a handful of pantry staples and fresh veggies, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it with crusty bread for soaking up every last drop of the delicious, aromatic broth.
Crockpot Vegetable Barley Soup
Description
This comforting Crockpot Vegetable Barley Soup is the ultimate cozy meal for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef stew meat simmer slowly with hearty pearl barley, sweet corn, crisp green beans, and savory tomatoes in a rich broth. The flavors meld together beautifully over hours of low heat, creating a thick, satisfying soup that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. It&# 226;ÂÂs simple to prepare, requiring just a handful of pantry staples and fresh veggies, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it with crusty bread for soaking up every last drop of the delicious, aromatic broth.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the beef stew meat into the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Add the chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, and uncooked barley to the pot.
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Pour in the beef broth, tomato sauce, and water.
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Add the diced tomatoes with garlic, ensuring you include all the juices from the cans.
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Stir in the salt and pepper to season the mixture.
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Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender.
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About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the green beans and corn.
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Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the barley is soft.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
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Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1455.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 123.4g190%
- Saturated Fat 21.1g106%
- Cholesterol 132.8mg45%
- Sodium 5009.3mg209%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.5g14%
- Dietary Fiber 14.3g58%
- Sugars 9.2g
- Protein 57.0g114%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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