Crock Pot Beef Barley Mushroom Soup

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 1
Crock Pot Beef Barley Mushroom Soup - A hearty and flavorful soup perfect for cold weather days
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Prep

40 min

Cook

6-8 hours

Ready In

6-8 hours 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 ounces shiitake mushrooms , dried
3 cups hot water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces stewing beef , trimmed , cut into bite size pieces and patted dry
4 stalks celery , diced
2 onions , finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic , minced
1 tablespoon gingerroot , minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms , fresh , stems removed and caps sliced
2/3 cup barley
4 cups beef stock
1/4 cup soy sauce
green onion , finely chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
364
Sugar
5g
Fat
11g
Crock Pot Beef Barley Mushroom Soup is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for cold weather days. The combination of tender beef, nutty barley, and rich mushrooms make this soup a flavor powerhouse. With the convenience of a slow cooker, this recipe is easy to make and will fill your house with delicious aromas all day. The finished soup is thick and hearty, making it a meal in itself that will keep you warm and full. Top it with a sprinkle of green onion for added flavor and color.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes.
2.In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef.
3.Add the celery, onions, garlic, gingerroot, black pepper, and Chinese five spice powder to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes.
4.Drain the shiitake mushrooms and chop them. Add them to the skillet along with the fresh shiitake mushrooms, barley, beef stock, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
5.Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
6.Garnish with chopped green onion before serving.

PROS

This soup is high in protein and fiber.
The slow cooking process allows the flavors to develop and the beef to become tender.

The variety of mushrooms gives the soup a rich and earthy flavor.

CONS

The soup contains a fairly high amount of sodium due to the soy sauce and beef stock.

Barley is a whole grain, but it is high in carbohydrates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, iron, and B vitamins.
Shiitake mushrooms have been linked to immune system support and may have anti-tumor properties.
Barley is a whole grain that has been shown to lower cholesterol levels and improve digestive health.

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