Crock Pot Fennel And Barley Soup Food

SLOW COOKER BEEF BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, saute the beef in the oil for 5 minutes, or until browned. Stir in the salt, pepper and garlic powder and place seasoned meat in a slow cooker. Add a little water to the skillet and stir to pick up the browned bits. Add to the slow cooker.
• Add the broth, water, celery, carrots, green onions, parsley and barley. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours, or until the vegetables and barley are tender. Add the thyme just before serving.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND BARLEY

Steps:

• Combine the beef, barley, mushrooms, celery, carrots, leeks, thyme, beef broth and soy sauce in a slow cooker. Add 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and cook on low, undisturbed, 8 hours. Uncover and skim off any excess fat. Transfer the beef to a cutting board, let cool slightly and slice or shred by hand into bite-size pieces. Thin the vegetable-barley mixture in the slow cooker with some water, if desired. Divide among shallow bowls and top with the beef. Serve with horseradish, if desired.
• Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

SLOW-COOKER BEAN AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Put 6 cups water, the beans, barley, garlic, carrots, celery, onions, bay leaf, 11/2 tablespoons salt, herb blend, some pepper and porcini mushrooms (if using) in a slow cooker. Squeeze the tomatoes through your hands over the pot to break them down, and add with their juices. Cover and cook on high until the beans are quite tender and the soup is thick, about 8 hours.
• Add the spinach and cheese, and stir until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle the soup into warmed bowls and drizzle each serving with vinegar and olive oil.

BEAN & BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, fennel, garlic, and basil; cook, stirring frequently, until tender and just beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Mash 1/2 cup of the beans. Stir the mashed and whole beans, tomatoes, broth and barley into the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in cheese and pepper.

CROCK POT BEEF BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Start with about 1 pound of chuck roast. Trim and cut into bite-size pieces. Store-bought stew meat will be fine also.
• Optional browning: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the beef to brown for about 5 minutes. Add 1-2 cloves of crushed garlic for the last minute of browning.
• Dice 2 ribs of celery, 1 medium potato, 1 1/2 carrots, and one medium onion. Add to a 3 1/2 quart or larger crock pot.
• Add 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 cup uncooked rinsed barley. Finally, add 4-5 cups beef broth.
• Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

CROCK POT BEEF BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Layer in crock pot.
• Vegetables and meat.
• Barley, beef broth, and spices.
• Cover with water.
• DO NOT STIR.
• Cook on low 10 hours; high 6 hours, or combination of above.

CROCK POT FENNEL AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Toss everything in your crock pot.
• cook on Low for 8- 10 hours or High for 4 to 5 hours.

SLOW-COOKER VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BARLEY

Steps:

• In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, layer all ingredients except tomatoes; do not stir.
• Cover; cook on Low setting 6 to 8 hours.
• About 10 minutes before serving, stir tomatoes into soup. Cover; cook on Low setting 10 minutes longer or until tomatoes are thoroughly heated. Remove bay leaf before serving.

BARLEY SOUP WITH GREENS, FENNEL, LEMON, AND DILL

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water, 2 cups broth, barley, and 1 scant teaspoon sea salt to boil in large pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, sprinkle with sea salt, and sauté until golden brown, stirring often, about 15 minutes. Add sautéed onions and remaining 6 cups broth to pot with barley. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, cover, and chill. Rewarm before continuing.
• Add kale and chard to soup. Simmer until greens are tender, about 15 minutes. Add spinach, green onions, dill, fennel fronds, and mint; simmer 5 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season soup with sea salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice, thinning with more broth, if desired.
• Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle feta cheese over, drizzle with oil, and serve.

KELLY'S SLOW COOKER BEEF, MUSHROOM, AND BARLEY SOUP

Steps:

• Stir beef stock, tomato sauce, water, onion, carrot, barley, mushrooms, and garlic together in a slow cooker.
• Season beef chunks with garlic salt, salt, and black pepper; add to the beef stock mixture. Add bay leaves to the slow cooker.
• Cook on Low until the soup thickens and the beef is tender, about 6 hours.
• Remove and discard the bay leaves to serve.