Beef and Barley Soup (Crock Pot)

Submitted by ellie_

"This was an easy and delicious weeknight supper which was changed slightly for my family's tastes from a recipe from the local newspaper (which was adapted from Slow & Easy Recipes) Edited recipe per a review stating what to do with the beef."

 

• Ready In: 11hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 onions, minced
• 1⁄4 cup tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• salt
• pepper
• 1⁄2 cup red wine
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 carrots, cut into pieces
• 1⁄2 head cabbage, shredded
• 1⁄3 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup pearl barley
• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup parsley, minced

directions

1. In a food processor puree tomatoes.
2. In a large skillet over medium high heat heat the oil and then add the onions, beef, tomato paste, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Saute for 10-15 minutes.
3. Stir in wine.
4. Put mixture in crock pot.
5. Stir in pureed tomatoes, broths, carrots, cabbage, soy sauce and barley.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Cook on low for 9-11 hours.
8. Stir in parsley.

Reviews

[travler2130]

This Did not turn out good at all. Not sure what happened. :-(

 

[Chef Country Cook]

If I was a very novice cook, I would not have understood the directions. No where in the directions did it say what to do with the meat. I browned the meat with the onions then added the thyme and the tomato paste. I also did not have any red wine, so I used water in its place. I also added a couple of bay leaves and some celery stalks along with the leaves. The soup along with a crusty roll makes a very hearty lunch or supper. Thanks for posting. I will definitely make this soup again. Very flavourful.

 

[midnightmama]

Really really good. The wine/tomato/thyme combo had us drooling. I used a partial bag of coleslaw mix and baby carrots, so there was minimal prep involved. Doubled the recipe with no problem. Next time, I will probably add more barley as another reviewer suggested. Delicious, easy, warming!

 

[Charlotte J]

A warm pot of soup, on a cold rainy night really hit the spot before we head out to the high school football game. Loved the thick tomato base broth, I just wish I added more barley, as I LOVE barley. I'm sure we will have another bowl when we get back from the game. Thank you for posting this recipe. Made for *Zaar Tag 2009* game