Slow-Cooked Beef and Barley Soup: Comfort in Every Spoon

Introduction:
This slow-cooked beef and barley soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chunks of chuck roast with wholesome barley and fresh vegetables. Cooking it in a crock pot makes it effortless—just add the ingredients, set the timer, and come back to a warm, hearty meal perfect for any day. It’s nourishing, flavorful, and easy to prepare.

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into cubes

1 1/2 cups carrots, thinly sliced

1 1/2 cups celery, thinly sliced

2/3 cup onion, chopped

10-12 mushrooms, sliced

1 cup pearl barley, rinsed

6 cups beef broth

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and black pepper to taste

How to make: