Hamburger Barley Vegetable Soup

Hearty, wholesome, and brimming with flavor, this Hamburger Barley Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort meal in a bowl. Perfectly seasoned ground beef, tender pearl barley, and a colorful medley of vegetables—including carrots, celery, green beans, and corn—come together in a rich beef broth infused with aromatic garlic, thyme, and a touch of sweetness from juicy diced tomatoes. This one-pot wonder is both nutritious and satisfying, making it an excellent choice for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Ready in just over an hour, this soup delivers home-cooked goodness with minimal effort—perfect for busy weeknights! Serve it with crusty bread or a side salad for a well-rounded, hearty meal that will warm you from the inside out.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced carrots
• 3 medium, sliced celery stalks
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 0.75 cup pearl barley
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1.5 teaspoons (to taste) salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the olive oil.

Step 2

Once the oil is hot, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles with a wooden spoon. Drain any excess fat, if needed.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and pearl barley. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and cover the pot. Cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender.

Step 8

Add the frozen green beans and corn to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes.

Step 9

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf and discard it. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3793.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2252.7

Total Fat 104.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 10548.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 224.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 59.0g	0%
Total Sugars 45.9g
Protein 117.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 795.4mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 6238.2mg	0%

*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: 40.8%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 38.8%