Warm up with this hearty Beef Soup with Barley recipe. Made with beef stock, onion, pearl barley and beef. Easy step-by-step instructions included.
This Beef Soup with Barley relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as large onion, minced, pearl barley, carrots, scraped and diced and potatoes, peeled and diced. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 212 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.
Updated Jun 30, 2026