Beef & Barley Soup

Best Ever Beef and Barley Soup

Perfect for a cold winter day, this hearty soup is packed with amazing flavor, making it a family favorite. It’s healthy, filling, and freezes well for later!

Servings: 10

Cook Time: 40 minutes

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Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups celery, thinly sliced
• 2/3 cup onion, chopped
• 1 (8-ounce) package pre-sliced mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons beef base (not broth – this is a concentrated base to make broth)
• 8-10 cups water
• 1 large bay leaf
• 1/2 cup pearl barley
• Salt and pepper, to taste

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Instructions:

1. Brown the Beef:
   Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the beef pieces and cook until browned, stirring frequently. Remove from the pan and transfer to a crockpot.