Grandpa's Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup

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I miss my Grandparents dearly. Grandpa loved to cook while Grandma knitted on the sofa. This helps brings them back to me. This recipe was one of my favorites growing up. It's an old-fashioned, slow-cooking, lick-the-bowl, stick-to-your-ribs type of soup. The family loves it. It's traditional at holiday time with a nice slice of rye bread to dip in it.

Submitted by Lobbylady
Updated on October 14, 2022
2
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
6 hrs
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
14 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
4 quarts
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pearl barley

  • 2 ½ cups water

  • 8 ounces broken dried mushrooms

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 (3 pound) boneless chuck roast

  • 5 quarts water

  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • ½ cup chopped fresh dill

  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. Combine barley and 2 1/2 cups water in a bowl; cover and let soak overnight. Combine dried mushrooms and 1/2 cup water in a bowl; cover and let soak overnight.

  2. Place the chuck roast in a large stockpot over medium heat; cover the roast with 5 quarts water. Bring the water to a boil, skimming any foam off the surface. Boil the roast until the foam no longer forms on the water, about 15 minutes. Pour the barley, mushrooms, and the water from both bowls into the stockpot; stir in the parsley, dill, broth, salt, and pepper. Return the mixture to a boil; reduce heat to low; simmer, stirring every hour, until soup has reduced to desired thickness, 4 to 6 hours.

  3. Remove large pieces of beef from the soup; trim and discard fat. Cut remaining meat into bite-sized pieces and return them to the soup.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

416 Calories
19g Fat
34g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 416
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 993mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 5mg 28%
Potassium 1559mg 33%

* 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.

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