Slow Cooker Beef Barley Soup

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
6 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:
6 hrs 30 mins

Servings:
10

Ingredients

Directions

Gather the ingredients.

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Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add beef and sauté until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then transfer mixture to a slow cooker.

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Add a few tablespoons water to the skillet. Stir over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits with a spoon. Transfer liquid and browned bits to the slow cooker.

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Add remaining water, broth, carrots, green onions, celery, barley, and parsley. Cover and cook on Low until vegetables and barley are tender, 6 to 8 hours.

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Stir in thyme just before serving.

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Cook’s Note

I usually make this soup with leftover boneless beef short ribs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)