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Crockpot Beef Barley Soup

Crockpot Beef Barley Soup

A hearty and comforting slow cooker soup filled with tender beef, chewy barley, and rich broth, perfect for colder months.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chuck roast Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 cup pearl barley Can substitute with hulled barley but may affect cooking time.
Vegetables
  • 2 medium carrots Chopped.
  • 2 stalks celery Chopped.
  • 1 medium onion Chopped.
Seasoning
  • 8 cups beef broth Choose low-sodium if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the chuck roast into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Chop carrots, celery, and onion.
Cooking
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the beef, pearl barley, carrots, celery, and onion.
  2. Add beef broth, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until beef is tender and barley is cooked through.

Notes

Allow the soup to sit for a few minutes before serving. The consistency may thicken if left in the refrigerator overnight.