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beef barley soup in a white bowl with a white background, with sliced bread and scattered parsley
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Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup

Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup is a wholesome and delicious hearty soup made with stew meat, pearl barley and lots of veggies and seasonings. It's a freezer-friendly meal that can be prepared ahead of time or made quickly on a busy night.
Prep Time9 minutes
Cook Time36 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Lactose
Keyword: beef and barley soup recipes, beef barley recipes, instant pot soup recipes, recipes with barley, winter soup recipes
Servings: 10
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 lbs stew meat
  • 6 carrots chopped
  • 5 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 cups beef broth
  • 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup pearl barley
  • 1 can corn 15 oz
  • 3 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 15 oz
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to saute on high for 6 minutes. When it has heated, add olive oil and stew meat to the pot. Brown the meat on one side for 2 minutes. Flip and brown for another 2 minutes. Add the carrots, onions, garlic and celery and saute for the remaining 2 minutes.
  • Turn off saute mode and add 2 cups of the beef broth. Deglaze the pot thoroughly, then pour in the remaining 8 cups of broth.
  • Add worcestershire sauce, barley, corn, thyme, parsley, salt, pepper, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes and bay leaves in that order. Do not stir.
  • Close the lid and seal the vent. Set to pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.
  • When done, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes. Release the remaining pressure with a quick release. Open the lid, stir and remove the inner pot to a heat proof surface. Let cool for 10 minutes, then taste and season with more salt and pepper if desired. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Notes

Storing: in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 6 months. Lay flat in freezer storage bags or store in freezer-safe containers. Defrost overnight in the fridge or do a quick thaw in the microwave (removed from the plastic containers).

Nutrition

Serving: 10oz | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1485mg | Potassium: 971mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6408IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 4mg