Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup Recipe: Hearty Comfort in Minutes
A hearty and comforting Instant Pot beef barley soup that can be made in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1 cup barley
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Add beef and brown on all sides.
- Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for a few minutes.
- Stir in barley, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- Release pressure and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a bay leaf while cooking.
- Top with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Beef Barley Soup, Soup Recipe, Comfort Food