Hearty Beef Barley Soup

Name: Hearty Beef Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound beef chuck, cut into small cubes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, sliced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup pearl barley; 6 cups beef broth; 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and black pepper to taste

A warm and filling bowl of tender beef and wholesome barley that feels like a big hug on a cold day.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

1 hour

Total

1 hour 15 minutes

Serves

There is something special about a classic beef barley soup that always hits the spot. It is one of those meals that makes the whole kitchen smell wonderful while it simmers on the stove.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how hearty it is with the mix of veggies and beef. If you want to save time, you can even toss everything into a slow cooker and let it do the work while you go about your day.

Ingredients

1 pound beef chuck, cut into small cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup pearl barley
6 cups beef broth
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste

7Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the beef cubes on all sides.
2
Add the onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms to the pot and cook until they begin to soften.
3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until it smells fragrant.
4
Pour in the beef broth and add the barley, potatoes, and dried thyme.
5
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then turn the heat down to low.
6
Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 45 minutes or until the beef and barley are tender.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.

Tips

This soup tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld in the fridge. You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days. If the soup gets too thick, just add a splash of extra beef broth when reheating.

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