Tomato and Barley Soup
Warm, hearty, and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this Tomato and Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any season. Packed with fiber-rich pearl barley, vibrant diced tomatoes, and an aromatic mix of garlic, onion, carrots, and celery, every spoonful delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Slow-simmered with dried thyme and basil, the soup develops a rich, herbaceous depth that pairs beautifully with its savory vegetable broth base. Ready in just under an hour, this one-pot vegetarian soup is perfect for an easy weeknight meal or a cozy weekend lunch. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a finishing touch, and serve it piping hot with crusty bread for dipping. A satisfying, nutrient-packed meal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 28 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the pearl barley, allowing it to toast lightly for 1-2 minutes.
Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), vegetable broth, dried thyme, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer the soup for 35-40 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
251 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 3 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1083 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.6 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 859 mg | 18% | |
*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.
