Warming Barley and Vegetable Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of Warming Barley and Vegetable Soup, a hearty, nutrient-packed recipe perfect for chilly days and nourishing weeknight dinners. This wholesome soup is brimming with vibrant vegetables—carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, and celery—infused with the earthy flavors of thyme and a touch of garlic. Chewy pearl barley adds a comforting texture and makes this dish satisfyingly filling. Simmered in a rich vegetable broth with a hint of tomatoes, each spoonful offers a medley of robust flavors. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot wonder is as easy to make as it is delicious. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and enjoy this classic vegetarian soup that’s ideal for meal prep or sharing with loved ones.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
- 1 14-ounce can canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground 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 and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the diced carrots, celery, zucchini, and mushrooms. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the rinsed pearl barley, canned diced tomatoes, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt, and ground black pepper.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.
Taste the soup and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1018 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 958 mg | 20% | |
*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.
