A simple but hearty supper, perfect for cold nights, this beef barley soup is a family favorite.
The last few days have been some of the coldest of winter so far (our first negative temps of the season). No matter how warm we heat our house, we can’t get warm, because the cold is seeping in through every little crack. My family came to visit me this past weekend though and we had a blast staying inside, playing games and eating good food. This Beef Barley Soup is an easy favorite and is perfect for those extra cold nights.
This soup was a staple growing up and for good reason. It’s delicious and comforting as well as easy, because it uses canned beef. Canned beef was something I assumed was sold everywhere, that is until I got married and couldn’t find it in the grocery stores. The canned beef makes this soup a snap, but if you can’t find it, beef stew meet or a soup bone will also work.
Beef Barley Soup
Ingredients
- 1 can beef 25 ounces, undrained
- 3 cups tomato juice
- 1 onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 large potato
- 1 beef bullion cube
- 1 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1/4 cup pearl barley
Instructions
- Peel and dice the onions, carrots and potatoes. In a large pot, combine all the ingredients except for the frozen corn and barley. Simmer for 1 hour.
- Add the corn and barley (both uncooked) and simmer for another hour on low heat. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Note: If unable to find a can of beef, a beef soup bone may be used instead. If you choose to make this substitution, add 1 cup of water and 1 additional beef bullion cube.
Nutrition
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David @ CookingChat says
What a great looking soup. Definitely a full meal!
Marye says
This is probably one of my favorite soups, ever!
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
Barley soups are always some of my absolute favorite soups and this looks amazing! I’m bookmarking it to make next week and I know it will be an instant hit with my family.
Cookin Canuck says
Beef and barley is such a hearty soup and a fantastic way to still warm when the weather is chilly!
Jennifer @NourishedSimply says
Pinning a lot of soup recipes today since we have sub zero wind chills here in PA today.
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
I’ve never had this, but it looks AMAZING!
Amanda says
This looks so hearty and delicious!
Cheryl says
This sounds soon good. When you say to use the beef in a can, is that the kind with the gravy added or not? Thank you
Mallory says
Hi Cheryl, i use the kind without. It was easy to find when I lived in Ohio, but out on the east coast, it’s been hard to find.