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Beef barley soup

From the video “Ina Garten's Rich Beef Barley Soup | Barefoot Contessa | Food Network” by Food Network. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Food Network. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumWeekend project
Not spicy
Total time
~165 min
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Serves
~6
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Cost
~$1.75*
per serving, Ontario (~4 portions assumed)save ~$9.25* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
16

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$7.00*for the batch in the video
~$1.75*per serving

You save about ~$9.25* per serving (84% less*) than ordering it out — ~$37.00* for ~4 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario bowl of soup, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

1 ingredient priced from Ontario averages · 6 predicted from typical costs · not priced: oxtails, leeks, celery, carrots, beef broth, barley

* Estimate, not a quote: predicted from the ingredient list: 1 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving125 kcal · 6% of 2,000
Fat2.9 g4%
Saturated fat0.5 g3%
Sodium1,232 mg54%
Carbohydrate17 g6%
Fiber2.7 g10%
Total sugars6.8 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein9.3 g19%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat−4 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 10 of 13 ingredient lines (73% of the measured weight), divided into 6 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: salt, black pepper. Not matched to nutrient data: oxtails, thyme, barley. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • tongs
  • wooden spoon
  • kitchen twine
  • saucepan
  • strainer

What the video didn’t say

  • servings
  • totalMin
  • exact heat levels for cooking vegetables and simmering
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Food Network’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Beef barley soup

What makes Food Network's Beef barley soup recipe and technique special?

Food Network's take on Beef barley soup focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Beef barley soup at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Beef barley soup recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Beef barley soup ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Beef barley soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Food Network's Beef barley soup?

This recipe utilizes approximately 16 ingredients across 13 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Beef barley soup?

The official cooking video by Food Network is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.