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    Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup Recipe

    Apr 27, 2023 by Love Keil · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

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    Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup Recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook this classic soup. It’s a quick and easy way to infuse flavors, and achieve fall-apart tender beef, and a rich broth with layers of flavors in a fraction of the time as any slow cooker recipe!

    When YOU make Beef Barley Soup, PLEASE hashtag #munchkintimeblog on Instagram, we would LOVE to see your creation! 

    Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

    I love a good bowl of warm and comforting soup, but I don’t always have time to watch over a pot of soup on the stove. That’s why I love that once the lid is closed, the pressure cooker does all the work!

    This beef barley soup instant pot recipe also makes great leftovers and whatever you don’t use throughout the week you can freeze for months!

     

    Ingredients you will need to make this soup:

    Ingredients Needed to Make Beef Barley Soup

    • Avocado oil: Or use whatever oil you have on hand for browning the meat and sautéing the aromatics.
    • Stew beef: I use lean beef cut into bite-size pieces. You can buy it already cut or use a sharp knife and cut the beef yourself. The pressure cooker does an amazing job of tendering all kinds of beef, so use whatever is in your budget!
    • Veggies: Sliced mushrooms, finely peeled and chopped carrots, and parsnip. You want to chop the carrots and parsley to even sizes.
      Chopped onion & Minced garlic: Aromatics to help build the layers of flavor in this rich and flavorful soup.
    • Montreal spice: I keep this seasoning by McCormick's always on hand for so many things! It’s always a great way to season beef recipes.
    • Bone broth: I have a great beef bone broth recipe I use all the time. However, you can also buy broth if you prefer.
    • Barley: This is a grain that acts like rice (sort of). It starts as a dry grain and then bulks up as it absorbs water to become nice and soft. Use pearl barley so that it doesn’t cook too quickly or become mushy.
    • Salt and pepper: To taste.
    • Chopped greens: Parsley, green onion, or dill.
    Step one: brown meat for 10 minutes inside Instant Pot.

    How to Make Beef Barley Soup in Instant Pot

    Step 1: Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the avocado oil and wait for it to say “HOT”

    Step 2: Once it is ready, add the cubes of meat in a single layer, being careful not to overlap or crowd the pot. Brown all sides, stirring occasionally.Step one: brown meat for 10 minutes inside Instant Pot.

    Step 3: Then, add the onion, mushroom, and Montreal steak spice. Stir and cook for about 10 minutes until the onions are soft.

    Add veggies.Step 4: Toss in the chopped carrot, parsnip, garlic, barley, and broth. Use a wooden spoon to deglaze the bottom of the pot.

    Add bone broth.Step 5: Cover the pressure cooker with the lid and make sure the valve is set to the sealing position. Press the soup/broth button and pressure cook for 25 minutes.

    Step 6: Carefully quick release the pressure cooker, by using the end of a spoon to move the valve to the venting position. Keep your hands and face away from it, as it will splatter.

    Cook on Soup/Brpth mode for 25 minutes.Step 7: Once the pressure pin drops, open the lid. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

    Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup Recipe is ready to be served.Step 8: Ladle beef and barley soup into serving bowls and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!

    Recipe Tips

    • Serve with a slice of crusty homemade bread!
    • Feel free to add pickles to add bell peppers, diced tomatoes, or celery to your soup as well. They are also great options.
    • For a bit of extra flavor, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the broth.
    • Have your ingredients prepped and ready to go. It makes cooking much more enjoyable!

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I use potatoes instead of parsnips?

    Yes, you can. Just peel and dice them the same way. Use whatever kind of potato you prefer.

    What if I don’t have barley?

    That’s ok! You can replace it with arborio rice. I wouldn’t suggest white rice as it isn’t as starchy. Arborio rice, once cooked, will hold its structure better and have a similar texture to the barley.

    Can I make this vegetarian?

    You sure can. Make this a mushroom barley soup instant pot recipe instead. Load it up with extra veggies and cut the cooking time down.

    How to store and reheat leftovers?

    Once cooled, keep leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, you can use either the stovetop on low heat or use the microwave.

    Does barley soup freeze well?

    Definitely. Keep any leftovers you want to enjoy later on frozen. Use a freezer-safe container and keep it frozen for up to 6 months.

    Thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat to enjoy!

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    Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

    Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup Recipe

    Love Keil
    Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup Recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook this classic soup.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 304 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or oil of your choice
    • 12 oz stew meat about 2 cups, cut into bite size pieces
    • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms or cremini mushrooms, sliced
    • 1 onion chopped
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Montreal steak spice
    • 1 carrot peeled & finely chopped
    • 1 parsnip finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 6 cups bone broth
    • 1 cup barley
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • chopped greens like parsley, green onion or dill

    Instructions
     

    • Turn Instant Pot on Saute mode. Pour 2 tablespoons of oil into the pot, when it gets hot add meat. Brown meat stirring few times, for about 10 minutes.
      Step one: brown meat for 10 minutes inside Instant Pot.
    • After 10 minutes, add onion, mushrooms and 1 ½ teaspoon of Montreal spice. Stir and saute for another 10 minutes, or until onion turns soft.
      Step one: brown meat for 10 minutes inside Instant Pot.
    • Now, add chopped carrot, parsnip, garlic, broth and barley. Cover Instant Pot with a lid, and press on soup/broth mode for 25 minutes.
      Add veggies.
    • Carefully Quick Release the pressure and open the lid. Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with chopped parsley.
      Cook on Soup/Brpth mode for 25 minutes.
    • Serve with homemade bread. Enjoy!
      Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup Recipe is ready to be served.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 27gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 138mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1706IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Diana

      December 07, 2021 at 1:07 pm

      Loved it.

      Reply
    2. Sara @ Book Confessions

      September 30, 2021 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      Made this recipe tonight and it was delicious. Shared it with my mom. Thanks for sharing.

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      • Munchkin Time

        October 01, 2021 at 1:28 pm

        Thank you Sara for a wonderful recipe review!!!

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    3. Donna

      August 25, 2019 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      So much comfort in one big bowl of soup, and the use of parsnip and barley makes for such a nice change!

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        April 18, 2023 at 6:10 pm

        Thank you, Donna!

        Reply
    4. Jenn

      August 25, 2019 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      I love making comfort food in my IP and this recipe looks absolutely amazing - Thanks!

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      • Munchkin Time

        April 18, 2023 at 6:10 pm

        Thank you, Jenn!

        Reply
    5. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      August 23, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      5 stars
      I made your recipe for a gathering the other day and everyone kept asking for the recipe. It was totally a hit!

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      • Munchkin Time

        April 18, 2023 at 6:11 pm

        Thank you, Shadi! So happy everyone liked it!

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