I think this is one of my favourite soups. I use Mexican veggie burger to give it a little bite. This soup can be used with thin sliced steak, or ground beef so it taste just like your mom may have made it. This is my fall / winter comfort food. Love the flavour.

I stumbled on these soup mixes four years ago and have been making about one a week ever since. I enjoy a number of them but the Old Fashioned Beef Barley mix has become my favourite. It's rich, hearty and so good. Sometimes I add carrots and celery and sometimes not...it's great either way. The other reason I love these mixes is that I break them down into generous cup measures and freeze them. In terms of weight control I always have something portion controlled, delicious and quick for a meal. Six minutes in my microwave and I'm there. Of course with a big Italian/French family if they come in and smell it on the stove then there's less for the freezer but I always have a second sleeve of this one in the pantry. Behind this one the Classic Chicken Noodle and Chuckwagon Chili are close second and third choices! Try them...you'll thank me!

I love every variation of these soup mixes that I have tried - beef barley is no exception! Very few additional groceries needed, one pot, and delicious meals for days - what’s not to love! Try this, you will not be disappointed!

This soup mix is truly the "old fashioned" favorite! Lots of barley and good homey beef taste. I do think its better than Mom's (shhhh)!!

This soup is so good and hearty. Best of all it makes a ton so you can enjoy and freeze the rest for another day.

This soup is one for that cold winter night. It is filling and gives a big warm hug with every bite

I love beef barley soup and this makes it so easy. And it has that homemade flavour. Simply great. If you haven't tried it yet, you owe it to yourself.

This is one our favourite winter soups and this mix is seasoned perfectly. A big bowl of this and a nice slice of homemade bread….heaven!

All soup mixes are great but this is a family favourite in the winter. Easy to make, delicious and fill up your belly.

This is one of the best we have had and is so yummy on a cool fall day. I added abit of fresh chili pepper to give it a bit of a "kick".

Really enjoyed the Old Fashioned Beef & Barley "soup". It was more of a stew than a soup, but that suited me just fine. I added two pounds of lean ground beef, carrot, celery and onion along with the diced tomatoes and Worcestershire sauce. If you are looking for more of a soup, you may want to add some additional water (cooking it any less or lower may not cook your legumes). I liked the variety of legumes as well that added to the healthy, heartiness of it. Definitely recommend and will buy again. I have been watching my calories so in case it is helpful to others, I used the calculations on the bag for the dry contents, and added the beef, tomatoes, onion, carrot, celery and worcestershire sauce for a total of approximately 3000 calories and a total yield of approximately 16 cups, or about 188 calories per cup. A single cup is so filling!

I realized after submitting my review (and making another delicious soup) the error of my ways! The instructions say to simmer "covered" and I did so uncovered, which is why it was much more stew like! Both are delicious.

I bought four different types at Brickworks market. This was the first one I tried. I used lean turkey instead of beef and it was incredible. The ingredients and directions were spot on. I highly recommend this soup mix. I can’t wait to try the other mixes I bought.

I just stumbled across your soup mixes & love the idea of combining the soup mix with fresh ingredients. The idea is brilliant and so delicious. I've started with the beef barley soup, was so rich with flavor... now for the classic chicken noodle. Will keep you posted.

Tried your Old Fashion Beef and Barley tonight for dinner. Served it with homemade bread. It was so delicious, great flavour and filling. Plan on going out tomorrow to find some more.