Ingredients
1 lb. beef cubes cut from chuck roast, or beef for stew
1/4 red onion chopped
2 garlic cloves crushed
1 15 oz can mushrooms drained
2 cups homemade beef broth
2.5 cups water Use however much you need to get the "soup-i-ness" that you want
1/2 cup pearled barley
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley to garnish optional
Homemade Bread from the freezer
15 oz. can corn
Instructions
Brown the sides of the beef cubes in a large saucepan with red onion and crushed garlic. Once all sides have browned, add the beef broth and water.
Bring to a boil, then add the pearled barley. Let cook at a rolling boil for 20 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare rolls, or pull bread from the freezer.
Warm corn as directed on the can.
Serve Beef, Mushroom and Barley Soup with bread and corn.
Key Points About Ingredients:
- Pearl barley is a nutrition powerhouse — it adds fiber, B vitamins, and a satisfying chewiness that thickens the soup naturally as it cooks.
- Chuck roast beef cubes are ideal for soup because the connective tissue breaks down quickly when simmered, delivering tender, flavorful bites.
- Canned mushrooms are a convenient pantry staple that add deep umami flavor without any prep — just drain and drop them in.
- Homemade beef broth elevates the soup's flavor significantly compared to store-bought, reducing sodium and adding a clean, rich base.
- Red onion brings a slightly sweeter, milder flavor than yellow onion, complementing the savory beef and mushrooms beautifully.
Key Nutritional Insights:
- Each serving provides a substantial amount of complete protein from the beef, supporting muscle maintenance and satiety.
- Pearled barley contributes dietary fiber that supports digestive health and helps keep you feeling full longer.
- This soup is a good source of iron, which is essential for healthy red blood cell production and energy levels.
- The beef broth base provides collagen-supporting minerals including zinc and phosphorus.
- Mushrooms naturally contribute B vitamins, particularly B2 (riboflavin) and B3 (niacin), supporting energy metabolism.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size1
- Amount per serving
- Calories380
- Standard DV% Daily Value*
- Total Fat12 g72 g16.67%
- Saturated Fat4.5 g20 g22.5%
- Trans Fat0.3 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g
- Monounsaturated Fat5.2 g
- Cholesterol75 mg300 mg25%
- Sodium720 mg2300 mg31.3%
- Total Carbohydrate38 g275 g13.82%
- Dietary Fiber6 g28 g21.43%
- Total Sugars5 g
- Added Sugars0 g50 g0%
- Sugar Alcohal0 g
- Protein30 g50 g60%
- Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)4 mcg20 mcg20%
- Calcium42 mg1300 mg3.23%
- Iron4.2 mg18 mg23.33%
- Potassium720 mg4700 mg15.32%
- Vitamin A180 mcg900 mcg20%
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)6 mg90 mg6.67%
- Vitamin E (Tocopherol)0.8 mg15 mg5.33%
- Vitamin K8 mcg120 mcg6.67%
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)0.18 mg1.2 mg15%
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)0.22 mg1.3 mg16.92%
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)6.5 mg16 mg40.63%
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.45 mg1.7 mg26.47%
- Folate28 mcg400 mcg7%
- Vitamin B12 (Cobalamine)2.1 mcg2.4 mcg87.5%
- Biotin4 mcg30 mcg13.33%
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)1.2 mg5 mg24%
- Choline95 mg550 mg17.27%
- Phosphorus280 mg1250 mg22.4%
- Iodine6 mcg150 mcg4%
- Magnesium42 mg420 mg10%
- Zinc5.8 mg11 mg52.73%
- Selenium28 mcg55 mcg50.91%
- Copper0.22 mg0.9 mg24.44%
- Manganese0.9 mg2.3 mg39.13%
- Chromium4 mcg35 mcg11.43%
- Molybdenum12 mcg45 mcg26.67%
- Chloride380 mg2300 mg16.52%
