View the Recipe This easy Crock Pot Beef and Barley Soup is a hearty, family-friendly winter meal that’s packed with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and wholesome barley.Perfect for slow cooker dinners, this cozy comfort food is filling, flavorful, and simple to make ahead, making it ideal for busy weeknights or chilly evenings at home.Why We Love This Humble Beef & Barley Soup At a glance, this soup doesn’t look like anything spectacular—just a humble, hearty bowl of meat, veggies, and barley.

But every time I make it, I’m reminded just how delicious and flavorful it really is.It’s one of those quiet recipes that somehow hits the spot every single time, especially on cold winter evenings when you want something warm and deeply comforting.The beef and barley give it that “stick-to-your-ribs” heartiness—so much so that even my husband grudgingly admits it qualifies as a “real dinner.” (If I had a dollar for every man who insists soup isn’t a real meal…) Serve it with warm artisan dipping bread or a crusty loaf from the grocery store bakery, and suddenly you’ve got the coziest comfort meal around.

FAQs Can I cook it on LOW instead?Yes—6–8 hours before adding the remaining ingredients, then another 2 hours after that.Can I make this on the stovetop?Definitely.Simmer everything together for 1½–2 hours or until the beef is tender.

My soup got too thick.What happened?Barley expands! Add

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