Pearl Barley Soup

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Pearl Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any season. Featuring nutty pearl barley, vibrant diced vegetables like carrots, celery, zucchini, and potatoes, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves, this soup is as nutritious as it is flavorful. Simmered in a rich vegetable broth, each spoonful delivers a satisfying balance of textures and savory depth. Perfect for cold days or as a light yet filling meal, this one-pot recipe is both easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of freshness, and serve it hot for a nourishing dish everyone will love. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian dinner idea or a healthy soup recipe, this Pearl Barley Soup is a must-try!

Recipe Information

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

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

📝 Instructions

11 steps

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

2. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add the pearl barley to the pot and stir to coat it in the vegetable mixture.

5. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

6. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the diced potatoes, zucchini, bay leaves, and thyme.

7. Season with salt and black pepper, and stir well.

8. Cover the pot and allow the soup to simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the pearl barley is tender.

9. Remove the bay leaves and taste the soup, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.

10. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (424.2g)

Calories		229
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		7.2 g	9%
	Saturated Fat	1.3 g	6%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.8 g
Cholesterol		0 mg	0%
Sodium		931 mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate		37.3 g	14%
	Dietary Fiber	6.8 g	24%
	Total Sugars	7.2 g
Protein		6.8 g	14%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		80 mg	6%
Iron		2.1 mg	12%
Potassium		906 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: 378 cal (26.3%%)

Protein: 164 cal (11.4%%)

Carbs: 896 cal (62.3%%)