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Mom's Italian Beef Barley Soup

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"The best beef barley soup. Thickens with just the barley. Tastes best in the slow cooker. Serve topped with parmesan cheese and with a salad."
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This recipe has been rated 103 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  5 Hrs
READY IN  5 Hrs 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 pounds cubed beef chuck roast
  • 5 cups water
  • 4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup uncooked pearl barley
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a slow cooker, combine beef, water, bouillon, onion, tomato sauce, barley, salt and pepper.
  2. Cover, and cook on Low for 5 hours.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 13, 2006 by pawprints 
This recipe is YUMMY!!!! I made it on a Friday, but then my husband walked in with a pizza... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 30, 2003 by KaylynsDad 
Great Thick soup that was easy to prepare. Various vegies can be added to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 13, 2004 by TZINNO 
This recipe is so incredibly easy - my family loved it. It's very healthy, and that's a big... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 4, 2003 by DINCINCY 
This is just what I was looking for. A beef barley soup that is self-thickening and has a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 5, 2003 by SHOOSH 
This was amazingly easy to make, and a great recipe. I added a couple cloves of garlic and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2006 by squeaky6 
Just wonderful! I did add a bit of red wine,fresh thyme, bay leaf, minced garlic, and carrots... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2007 by NEONDEE 
Great recipe! I love the way it thickens up and the beef is so tender. I did add celery,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 8, 2003 by ANGELABROOKS 
Delicious! I added extra onion, and stirred in some fresh spinach right before serving to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 2, 2006 by PUNXSYPATTY 
I cooked my barley according to package directions, rinsed with water and added it to the soup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.51 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 9, 2008 by akakizzy 
I was looking for a good beef and barley recipe and this just didn't suit me. The barley... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Mom's Italian Beef Barley Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 465

  • Total Fat: 27.6g
  • Cholesterol: 107mg
  • Sodium: 883mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.5g
  • Protein: 28.8g

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