Beef and Barley Soup I

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We are remodeling the kitchen and getting very hungry for food again so I got out the slow cooker and made this soup. It's perfect when you do not have a lot of time. Since you can get soup bones that contain little fat, this soup is nearly fat-free. When the soup is cooled there is no visible fat at the surface.

Submitted by Martha Dibblee
Updated on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 2 beef soup bones

  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt

  • 5 stalks celery

  • 1 onion, quartered

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 'bouqet garni' spice balls

  • ½ pound baby carrots

  • ¼ cup fresh parsley

  • 11 cloves garlic, peeled

  • 1 cup barley

Directions

  1. Place beef bones in a large size slow cooker. Add salt, celery stalks, onion, bouquets garnis, pepper, carrots, parsley and garlic. Fill slow cooker within 2 inches of the top with hot water and cook for 6 hours, covered on high heat, stirring occasionally.

  2. Add barley and cook for 2 more hours stirring occasionally or until meat can easily be removed from bones.

  3. Remove and discard onion, bouquets garnis, celery, and parsley.

  4. Transfer bones to a dish and remove meat from bones, being careful not to take off cartilage or gristle. Place meat back into soup, stir, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

58 Calories
0g Fat
12g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 58
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 744mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 142mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.