Potato-Beef Barley Soup

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

12 servings (4 quarts)

Updated: Oct. 14, 2022
I originally got this recipe off of the Kathie Lee and Regis show about 14 years ago. It quickly became a family favorite and through the years I have changed the recipe a bit. Tastes wonderful with a warm crusty bread. I have added a can of corn for variety. Also, red or yellow peppers can be used with green to add beautiful color.
Potato-Beef Barley Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 7 cups water
  • 1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
  • 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  2. Stir in the water, potatoes, tomatoes, soy sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  3. Return to a boil; stir in beans and barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until beans and barley are tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 217 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.