Grandma Coffee’s Beef Barley Vegetable Soup

Description A wonderful family recipe, passed down by my mother (nicknamed Grandma Coffee by my daughters). This recipe gets a unique flavor from the rutabaga used in place of potatoes. The rutabaga gives it a wonderful flavor, and will not fall apart like potatoes tend to do in soup. I freeze half, and use half … Read more

Grandpa’s Beef, Mushroom, and Barley Soup

Description I miss my Grandparents dearly. Grandpa loved to cook while Grandma knitted on the sofa. This helps brings them back to me. This recipe was one of my favorites growing up. It’s an old-fashioned, slow-cooking, lick-the-bowl, stick-to-your-ribs type of soup. The family loves it. It’s traditional at holiday time with a nice slice of … Read more

Mom’s Italian Beef Barley Soup

Description The best beef barley soup. Thickens with just the barley. Tastes best in the slow cooker. Serve topped with parmesan cheese and with a salad. Ingredients 2 pounds cubed beef chuck roast 5 cups water 4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled ½ onion, chopped 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce ¾ cup uncooked pearl barley … Read more