Barley Potato Soup

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Warm, hearty, and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this Barley Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Featuring tender potatoes, nutty pearl barley, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like carrot, celery, and onion, this soup is simmered to perfection in a flavorful vegetable broth infused with thyme and bay leaf. Easy to make and deeply satisfying, this one-pot recipe delivers a cozy, nutrient-packed meal in just an hour. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, it’s perfect served with crusty bread for dipping. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian dinner or a meal prep favorite, this Barley Potato Soup is a wholesome, filling choice the whole family will love.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 45 min
• Total Time: 1 hr
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

13 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 3 medium potatoes
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

2. Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.

3. Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Rinse the pearl barley under cold water to remove excess starch.

4. Add the potatoes, rinsed barley, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

5. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the potatoes are soft. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

6. Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

7. Chop the parsley and sprinkle over the soup just before serving.

8. Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (421.1g)

Calories		259
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		6.7 g	9%
	Saturated Fat	1.3 g	6%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.8 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		916 mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate		44.2 g	16%
	Dietary Fiber	6.7 g	24%
	Total Sugars	6.3 g
Protein		7.2 g	14%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		67 mg	5%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		916 mg	19%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 373 cal (23.2%%)

Protein: 173 cal (10.8%%)

Carbs: 1064 cal (66.1%%)