Mom's Italian Beef Barley Soup Recipe
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Mom's Italian Beef Barley Soup

By: RUSTEE 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (130)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Hrs
Ready In:
5 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 465 | Total Fat: 27.6g | Cholesterol: 107mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2006 by pawprints   view full review
This recipe is YUMMY!!!! I made it on a Friday, but then my husband walked in with a pizza...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2006 by squeaky6   view full review
Just wonderful! I did add a bit of red wine,fresh thyme, bay leaf, minced garlic, and carrots...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by KaylynsDad   view full review
Great Thick soup that was easy to prepare. Various vegies can be added to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2004 by TZINNO   view full review
This recipe is so incredibly easy - my family loved it. It's very healthy, and that's a big...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2006 by PUNXSYPATTY   view full review
I cooked my barley according to package directions, rinsed with water and added it to the soup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2008 by akakizzy   view full review
I was looking for a good beef and barley recipe and this just didn't suit me. The barley...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2003 by DINCINCY   view full review
This is just what I was looking for. A beef barley soup that is self-thickening and has a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by ANGELABROOKS   view full review
Delicious! I added extra onion, and stirred in some fresh spinach right before serving to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by NEONDEE   view full review
Great recipe! I love the way it thickens up and the beef is so tender. I did add celery,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2003 by SHOOSH   view full review
This was amazingly easy to make, and a great recipe. I added a couple cloves of garlic and...

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