Reviewed: May 20, 2012

Good but I would have like a little more spice or herbs. I used left over brisket which worked great. Loved all the vegies! Wish I had had the browning sauce but I didn't. Good recipe!

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mommyluvs2cook

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Santa Fe, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2012

This was a very nice simple soup. Made it up very quickly on a rainy day. It hit the spot. Thanks for posting the recipe.

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pelicangal

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Brookings, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2011

Excellent for leftover beef

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mak

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2011

Delicious, and I haven't even added the wine! It was hard to stop tasting the broth! I had some tough beef round leftover that seemed a shame to throw out. Sliced it thin and in small pieces and it worked out just fine. I thought I had barley after starting this creation but had to substitute lentils. I did not have any dried or fresh thyme. I used 64 oz of lower sodium beef broth, a few more chopped vegetables than stated, some left over canned diced tomatoes and I don't feel like I have to add too much more to enhance the flavor. I did not add the potatoes or browning sauce. Because I added more vegetables and 2 Cups less broth, the soup is a thicker vegetable soup. Healthy and delicious!

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Melissa

Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2010

So delicious! The only change I made was by using lentils instead as I was out of barley. My hubby loved it! Next time I'll be sure to have the barley on hand.

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karistan

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bay City, Texas, USA

Living In: Howell, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2010

This turned out really well, and was even better the next day. Will definitely be making this recipe again.

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Monica

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2009

I loved this recipe, but, I did modify, only slightly. I took about six cups of water , and dissolved two packets of SODIUM FREE HERBOX Instant Broth Seasoning, Beef Flavor, no MSG, no Gluten, made by Hormel Foods. I also pressure cooked some stew beef and used that, and the liquid from that, to add to my huge pot. I doubled everything, and did not add the barley until everything else was in there. Oh, and instead of wine, I used a really dark double dunken beer, one bottle. Made enough for an army, so I froze some for later! Hearty soup, didn't miss the sodium at all!

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CookingKatinKY

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2009

Really good! I made this during the Superbowl for my best friend. It was simple enough that I could pay attention to the game easily and he and I absolutely loved the beefy flavor and the barley.

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Katy Betz

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Highlands, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Concord, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2008

I have made this so many times over the years. I just discovered that I haven't reviewed it. It is absolutely delicious and a winter favorite in our house. The only change I make is using hamburger instead of the beef roast. I usually make it on the stove top, but I've made it in the crock pot for events and it turns out great. I'm sure you will enjoy this recipe.

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SYNEVA B

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2007

I made it more as a slow cooker meal. So I didn't cook meat before hand, so no oil. Also I didn't add the cabbage, but added fresh basil, cilantro, and dried bay leafs. Overall good meal, and great to freeze for later.

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