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Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe

Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Vegetable Barley Soup, a hearty and nutritious dish that’s perfect for chilly days. This soup is packed with vegetables, barley, and flavorful herbs in a savory broth.


Ingredients

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Vegetable Barley Soup Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 ribs celery, chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds or half rounds if large
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, plus more as needed
  • 15-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 pound Yukon gold potatoes (1-2 potatoes), chopped into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup frozen green beans

Instructions

  1. Saute Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Incorporate Barley and Seasonings: Add barley, Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf. Simmer covered for 25 minutes.
  5. Cook Potatoes and Green Beans: Stir in potatoes, cover, and simmer for an additional 20-35 minutes. Add green beans in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  6. Serve: Remove bay leaf before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 275
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg