Categories Dinner Recipes, Easy Recipes, Soup Recipes, Winter Recipes

Easy Beef Barley Soup

by Annmarie

Beef Barley Soup is incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor! This hearty soup is loaded with tender beef, plump barley, and a medley of nutritious vegetables, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

It’s the perfect make-ahead dish, as the flavors deepen beautifully over time. Plus, it freezes well, so you can always have a warm, wholesome meal ready to go.

Whether you’re craving a cozy dinner on a chilly night or a filling lunch, this rich and nourishing beef barley soup will warm you from the inside out!

Easy Beef Barley Soup

Easy Beef Barley Soup

Easy Beef Barley Soup

This delicious Beef Barley Soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Loaded with nutritious veggies, tender beef and plump barley, it’s a complete meal in a bowl! It’s seriously the simplest, most flavorful soup!

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 stalk celery sliced
  • 2 cups cooked beef
  • 6 cups reduced sodium beef broth
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes 14-15 oz, undrained
  • ½ green pepper diced
  • ⅔ cup barley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 package beef gravy mix
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons red wine optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Notes

Soup may thicken upon cooling, add extra broth (or water) to reach desired consistency.

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