Hearty Crock-Pot Beef & Barley Soup

Introduction:
Warm, comforting, and packed with tender beef, vegetables, and nutty barley, this Hearty Crock-Pot Beef & Barley Soup is perfect for chilly days or a filling weeknight meal. Using a slow cooker makes it effortless while developing deep, rich flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb boneless chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots

  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery

  • 2/3 cup chopped onion

  • 8 oz pre-sliced mushrooms

  • 2 tbsp beef base (for broth)

  • 8–10 cups water

  • 1 large bay leaf

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 1/2 cup pearl barley

How to Make: