Crock Pot Beef Barley Mushroom Soup Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Beef Barley Mushroom Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, dried; 3 cups hot water; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 8 ounces stewing beef, trimmed, cut into bite size pieces and patted dry; 4 stalks celery, diced; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, fresh, stems removed and caps sliced; 2/3 cup barley; 4 cups beef stock; 1/4 cup soy sauce; green onion, finely chopped

Servings: persons

8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, dried
3 cups hot water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces stewing beef, trimmed, cut into bite size pieces and patted dry
4 stalks celery, diced
2 onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, fresh, stems removed and caps sliced
2/3 cup barley
4 cups beef stock
1/4 cup soy sauce
green onion, finely chopped

1
In a bowl, combine dried mushrooms with hot water, let stand 30 minutes. Strain through a sieve lined with paper towel, reserving liquid. Remove stems. Pat dry and chop finely. Set mushrooms and liquid aside, separately.
2
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat for 30 seconds. Add beef, celery, onion and reserved mushrooms; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, pepper and five spice; cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add fresh mushrooms and barley; toss to coat. Add stock and reserved mushroom liquid; bring to a boil over high heat. Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
3
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until barley is tender. Stir in soy sauce.
4
Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, dried, 3 cups hot water, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 8 ounces stewing beef, trimmed, cut into bite size pieces and patted dry, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Beef Barley Mushroom Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crock Pot Beef Barley Mushroom Soup

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