Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Beef and Barley Soup that you can make in a crockpot:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (680g) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup barley, rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large skillet, brown the beef stew meat over medium-high heat. This step is optional but adds flavor to the soup. Once browned, transfer the meat to the crockpot.
- Add barley, chopped onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with juice), dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaves to the crockpot.
- Pour in the beef broth, making sure all the ingredients are submerged. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Stir the ingredients in the crockpot to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef and vegetables are tender.
- Before serving, remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, and if desired, garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
This beef and barley soup is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting meal. You can customize the recipe by adding other vegetables like peas or green beans if you like. Enjoy!
