Tomato Barley Soup
Cozy up with a comforting bowl of Tomato Barley Soup, a wholesome and hearty dish packed with rich flavors and nourishing ingredients. This plant-based soup combines tender pearl barley, vibrant carrots and celery, and a savory blend of crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and aromatic herbs like thyme and basil. The addition of a bay leaf infuses the dish with depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a bright, finishing touch. Ready in just over an hour, this satisfying soup is simple to prepare and perfect for meal prepping or weeknight dinners. Serve it warm with crusty bread for a complete, soul-soothing meal everyone will love. Perfect keywords: homemade tomato soup, barley recipes, vegetarian soups, healthy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 medium, peeled and diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 0.75 cup pearl barley
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
- 0.5 teaspoon, or to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add the vegetable broth, crushed tomatoes, pearl barley, dried thyme, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
Simmer the soup for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender and cooked through.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley (if using), and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1681 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6282 mg | 273% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.5 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.8 g | 231% | |
| Total Sugars | 64.8 g | ||
| Protein | 53.3 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 677 mg | 52% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 6548 mg | 139% | |
*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.
