Green Split Pea Barley Soup
Warm up with a hearty bowl of Green Split Pea Barley Soup, a comforting and nutrient-packed recipe that’s perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping. This wholesome soup combines tender green split peas, nutty pearl barley, and a medley of savory vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, all simmered to perfection in a fragrant vegetable broth infused with bay leaf and thyme. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a single pot needed, this fuss-free dish is ideal for busy weeknights. Garnish with fresh parsley for an added burst of color and flavor, and serve alongside crusty bread for a satisfying, plant-based meal. Packed with fiber, protein, and earthy flavors, this green split pea barley soup is a nourishing favorite you’ll turn to time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 medium celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup green split peas, rinsed and sorted
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften and the onion turns translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the green split peas, pearl barley, vegetable broth, bay leaf, and dried thyme to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer the soup for approximately 50-60 minutes, or until the split peas and barley are tender.
Stir the soup occasionally to prevent sticking and to check for doneness.
Once the soup is cooked, remove and discard the bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.9 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7048 mg | 306% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 433.3 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 113.1 g | 404% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.3 g | ||
| Protein | 107.8 g | 216% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 597 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 26.3 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 6932 mg | 147% | |
*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.
