Best Sweet Potato Beef Barley Soup Recipes

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BEEFY SWEET POTATO SOUP



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I hate being cold, but one of the best remedies for that is warm soup. I took my mother's water-based vegetable soup recipe and worked with it to make the flavors richer. The meat and veggies in this dish are the perfect cure for a cold night and a hungry family. -Lisa Cooper, Leander, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup olive oil, divided
2 pounds beef sirloin tip roast, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
2 cups finely chopped sweet onion
2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 fresh thyme sprigs
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
4 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups (about 10 ounces) frozen corn
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
Additional salt and pepper, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or stockpot, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper; brown in batches, adding oil as needed. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onion and sweet potatoes to pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and light golden brown., Meanwhile, puree tomatoes and their juices in a blender or food processor. Place thyme and rosemary on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose herbs; tie securely with string., Return beef to pan; add herb bag, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until meat and potatoes are almost tender, about 20 minutes. Add green beans. Cook until meat, potatoes and green beans are tender, about 20 more minutes., Add corn, chocolate and coffee, stirring until well blended. Discard herb bag. If desired, season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

POTATO-BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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I originally got this recipe off of the Kathie Lee and Regis show about 14 years ago. It quickly became a family favorite and through the years I have changed the recipe a bit. Tastes wonderful with a warm crusty bread. I have added a can of corn for variety. Also, red or yellow peppers can be used with green to add beautiful color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large green pepper, chopped
7 cups water
1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Stir in the water, potatoes, tomatoes, soy sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Return to a boil; stir in beans and barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until beans and barley are tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP WITH SWEET POTATO



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I got this recipe from my mother; it's a hearty soup, perfect for a crisp fall day. The sweet potato and barley combine for a unique chicken soup that is always a crowd-pleaser! (Also a great way to use chicken leftovers.)

Provided by Sharon Stoudt

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, diced
½ cup diced celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ quarts chicken stock
3 cups diced cooked chicken breast
3 cups sliced carrots
2 parsnips, diced
1 ¼ cups barley
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
½ cup chopped fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic in hot oil until onion is slightly tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir chicken stock, chicken, carrots, parsnips, and barley into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until barley is slightly tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir sweet potatoes into soup and simmer until sweet potatoes and barley are tender, about 30 minutes; season with dill, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 529.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP III



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This is what I consider the ultimate beef soup. Great on a frosty day. For beef stock, I use 2 1/2 quarts water and 6 teaspoons beef base. Also, use inexpensive red wine. No need for the good stuff here, and cheaper actually works better! Try with leftover pot roast.

Provided by Barb Y

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 cups beef stock
¾ cup barley
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
½ cup red wine
2 cups cubed potatoes
2 cups diced cooked beef
1 teaspoon browning sauce
1 ½ cups chopped cabbage
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine the oil, onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add the beef stock, barley, bay leaf and thyme and simmer until barley is softened but not mushy. Add the wine, potatoes and beef.
  • Add the browning and seasoning sauce now if you want your soup to have more of a brown color. Simmer another 15 minutes and add the cabbage. Allow to simmer another 15 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 28.2 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 114.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SWEET POTATO BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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When you have very little in the way of finances, you get creative. I developed this one when I was between jobs and using the Food Bank to supplement my pantry, as they always had barley in their stock and I was able to get ground beef occasionally. It makes a very hearty soup and freezes beautifully.

Provided by Chef JTwombly

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 lbs sweet potatoes, cubed
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 onion, minced
2 tablespoons garlic
1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups pearl barley
1 teaspoon salt and pepper, each
3 -4 cups water or 3 -4 cups broth, of choice

Steps:

  • Set cubed sweet potatoes in a pot and cover with water, Add salt. Partly cover and cook on high until fork tender. When cooked through, turn down to med-low, leave potatoes in the water and mash with potato masher until consistency of loose oatmeal. If you like a smoother texture use a immersion blender to puree.
  • While potatoes are cooking saute onion on med-high heat until translucent and add garlic. Cook for one minute more then add ground beef, salt, and pepper.
  • Once beef is cooked half way, add barley, stirring constantly for one minute. Now add 1/2 cup of water or broth to the mix. Stir occasionally to keep from sticking and to ensure even cooking.
  • Continue to add water/broth while it absorbs (shouldn't take long and doesn't take all the liquid usually) until barley is al dente and meat is cooked through.
  • Add meat mix to pot of sweet potato and stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve with fresh bread and butter.
  • ***This will thicken more as the barley continues to absorb liquid and release starch, so if you find it's too thick just add some water to thin out. I like mine a little thicker so i don't bother. When it's properly chilled it is quite firm (can be 'cut' into serving sizes from a container with a spoon) but will loosen up as it warms up.***.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 1388, Carbohydrate 101.5, Fiber 17.1, Sugar 13.5, Protein 25.1

LENTIL, BARLEY AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Even avowed meat eaters will tuck into a vegetarian soup that's this thick and hearty. Tip: If you're serving toddlers, spoon their soup into a blender and purée until smooth; thin with milk or water if needed. From Todays Parent Magazine. I always remove 1-2 cups of the soup, purree and return it to the pot.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Lentil

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 stalks celery, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced, about 14 oz (425 g)
1/2 cup pearl barley
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
dried basil leaves
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or 6 cups chicken broth, divided
540 ml lentils, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add celery, onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add sweet potato, barley, oregano and basil, and stir to coat well. Add tomato paste and vinegar, and stir to combine. Add 5 cups (1.25 L) of the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 35 minutes, or until sweet potato and barley are tender. Stir in remaining broth, plus lentils and parsley; cook 5 minutes more, or until the soup is heated through.

BEEF AND BARLEY SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Vegetable     Appetizer     Sauté     Dinner     Barley     Fall     Winter     Simmer     Boil     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped peeled turnip
1 cup cauliflower florets
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup chopped peeled yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)
1 cup chopped peeled potatoes
1 cup chopped celery
5 cups beef stock or canned beef broth
5 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1 cup pearl barley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 1/2 pounds filet mignon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add vegetables; sauté 10 minutes. Add both stocks; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. Add barley, thyme and oregano. Simmer until barley is tender, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Return to simmer before continuing.)
  • Add beef to soup; simmer until just cooked, about 10 minutes. Mix in parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

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