Crockpot Beef Barley Soup (15-Minute Prep)
Fork-tender beef chuck, chewy pearl barley and sweet carrots simmered all day in a savory broth. 15 minutes of prep, about 8 hours on LOW.
Soups, stews and chili that simmer all day in the slow cooker.
Soups, stews and chili are what a crockpot does best. Add the ingredients in the morning and come home to a pot that is ready to eat, with enough left over for lunch or the freezer.
We note which ingredients go in at the start and which wait until the end, like pasta, cream, cheese and tender greens, so nothing turns mushy or curdles. Each recipe includes fridge and freezer storage times.
Fork-tender beef chuck, chewy pearl barley and sweet carrots simmered all day in a savory broth. 15 minutes of prep, about 8 hours on LOW.