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Beef Barley Soup Recipe

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“My hubby doesn't usually consider a bowl of soup 'dinner,' but this hearty, comforting soup, served with cornbread on the side, got a thumbs up…even from him!” Ginny Perkins - Columbiana, Ohio

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Beef Barley Soup Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 9 hours

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup diced celery
1 cup sliced fresh carrots
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
4 cups beef broth
2 cups water
1 cup spaghetti sauce
2/3 cup medium pearl barley
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large skillet, brown meat in oil over medium heat; drain. Meanwhile, in a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the vegetables, broth, water, spaghetti sauce, barley and seasonings. Stir in beef. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meat is tender. Skim fat from cooking juices. Yield: 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1-1/4 cups equals 259 calories, 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 54 mg cholesterol, 1,316 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 21 g protein.

Originally published as Beef Barley Soup in Simple & Delicious March/April 2009, p64

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Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2011 by char04

This was great. I cooked mine in the crockpot all day.

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2010 by ojc0806

Smells great as it cooks tastes even better!

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2010 by PaigeIdzerda

This soup was excellent and easy to make in the crock pot in the morning, my whole family loved this soup, a new favorite!

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by lauraeward

This is delicious and so easy!! Great for a cold night.

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by joniotto

My husband declared this soup better than his favorite soup at our favorite local restaurant!! Love that it's easy and made in the crock pot. The only substitution I made was a sweet red pepper for the green pepper. Great recipe!!

Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2009 by carrie carney

Delic!

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