Grandpa's Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup

Grandpa's Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    6 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    14 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    82

A hearty and deeply satisfying soup, reminiscent of comforting traditions and slow-cooked goodness. This recipe melds tender beef with earthy mushrooms and chewy barley in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for a chilly evening or a cozy family gathering.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    34 g
  • Cholesterol
    74 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    993 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    19 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 5 mins **Day Before (Prep Time: 5 minutes):** In separate bowls, combine the pearl barley with 2.5 cups of water and the dried mushrooms with 0.5 cup of water. Cover both bowls and let soak overnight in the refrigerator.

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Recipe View 15 mins **Day Of (Initial Cooking - 15 minutes):** Place the chuck roast in a large, heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cover the roast with 5 quarts of water. Bring the water to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Continue to boil until foam no longer forms, approximately 15 minutes.

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03 Step

Recipe View 5 hrs **Simmering (4-6 hours):** Pour the soaked barley and mushrooms, along with their soaking water, into the stockpot with the beef. Stir in the chopped parsley, dill, beef broth, salt, and pepper. Return the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer gently, stirring occasionally (about once an hour), until the soup has reduced to your desired thickness and the beef is very tender, about 4 to 6 hours.

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04 Step

Recipe View 10 mins **Finishing (10 minutes):** Remove the large pieces of beef from the soup. Trim away any excess fat and discard. Cut the remaining meat into bite-sized pieces and return them to the soup. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

For an even richer flavor, consider browning the chuck roast in the pot before adding the water.
Dried porcini mushrooms will add an intensely savory flavor.
Adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your preference.
Serve hot with a crusty bread for dipping.

Maggie Kreiger

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 27 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Jackie Carroll

    I made this for a holiday gathering, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!

  • Brent Jacobsonchristiansen

    The aroma while it simmers is incredible. My family couldn't wait to eat!

  • Deangelo Stamm

    I added a splash of red wine vinegar at the end to brighten the flavors. Delicious!

  • Finn Romaguera

    This soup is pure comfort in a bowl! The barley adds such a nice texture.

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