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Here’s a robust dish that’s perfect for hungry teenage boys! Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this quick, comforting soup will really hit the spot. —Cathy Peterson, Menominee, Michigan
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Nutritional Facts 1-1/3 cups (calculated without mashed potatoes) equals 319 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 1,218 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 26 g protein.
Originally published as Bacon-Beef Barley Soup in Simple & Delicious February/March 2011, p47
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Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2012 by wasoongu
Yummy! I changed a lot though - didn't have any barley and not really into canned gravy. I made it on the stovetop, added green beans, and a healthy dose of herbs: sage, thyme, rosemary and a dash of cayenne and white pepper. Served with hot skillet corn bread. So good!
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2012 by janetvinyard
Great recipe! My husband loves it! The bacon adds such great flavor to the meat. Thanks for a recipe I'll make often.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2012 by gingerriss
didnt think it was anything special
Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2011 by bjsilve0
Good but I like my Beef Barley soup better. This just needs more seasoning.
Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by ddigoy
Very satisfying and delicious.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2011 by psboos
Not only my family loved this, but people at work asked for the recipe, just by the mere description of ingrediants. So far, it's been a 5 star hit with everyone.I did alter a little, instead of going through the trouble of frying bacon and the extra grease, I used the Oscar Mayer bacon pieces you can buy in the ziplock bags instead (1/2 bag=4 chopped bacon strips). Also, I did not eat this over mashed potatoes. We ate it like a soup with buns, biscuits, and buttered bread. One co-worker put in extra barley and said it was more like a stew. This is a definate keeper and perfect for cold climate states. Has a great aroma and is the perfect comfort food after a long day outside in the cold.
Not only my family loved this, but people at work asked for the recipe, just by the mere description of ingrediants. So far, it's been a 5 star hit with everyone.
I did alter a little, instead of going through the trouble of frying bacon and the extra grease, I used the Oscar Mayer bacon pieces you can buy in the ziplock bags instead (1/2 bag=4 chopped bacon strips). Also, I did not eat this over mashed potatoes. We ate it like a soup with buns, biscuits, and buttered bread. One co-worker put in extra barley and said it was more like a stew. This is a definate keeper and perfect for cold climate states. Has a great aroma and is the perfect comfort food after a long day outside in the cold.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2011 by Sugarbearchef
This dish really suits our family. I use ground beef instead and double the amount of barley. This is something we like so much we eat it once a week.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2011 by psboos
This is the best I've ever had. Easy too. I did have to make a few alterations due to my pantry not being fully stocked, but nothing took away from the autors version. I have a 7 qrt. slow cooker, so I doubled the recipe. Keep this in mind when doing substitues. These are my substitutions:1 bag Hormel Bacon Pieces vrs. frying bacon strips : 1 can corn vrs frozen corn : 2 cans Diced tomatoes without spices, but added 1 TBSP each of minced garlic, oregano & basil. Served it like soup, not over mashed potatoes. A friend added extra barley, and it was more like a stew. Excellent recipe!!! Thanks for putting it out there, Cathy Peterson!
This is the best I've ever had. Easy too. I did have to make a few alterations due to my pantry not being fully stocked, but nothing took away from the autors version. I have a 7 qrt. slow cooker, so I doubled the recipe. Keep this in mind when doing substitues. These are my substitutions:
1 bag Hormel Bacon Pieces vrs. frying bacon strips : 1 can corn vrs frozen corn : 2 cans Diced tomatoes without spices, but added 1 TBSP each of minced garlic, oregano & basil. Served it like soup, not over mashed potatoes. A friend added extra barley, and it was more like a stew. Excellent recipe!!! Thanks for putting it out there, Cathy Peterson!
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