Pearl Barley Soup

Warm, hearty, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Pearl Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any season. Featuring nutty pearl barley, vibrant diced vegetables like carrots, celery, zucchini, and potatoes, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves, this soup is as nutritious as it is flavorful. Simmered in a rich vegetable broth, each spoonful delivers a satisfying balance of textures and savory depth. Perfect for cold days or as a light yet filling meal, this one-pot recipe is both easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of freshness, and serve it hot for a nourishing dish everyone will love. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian dinner idea or a healthy soup recipe, this Pearl Barley Soup is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the pearl barley to the pot and stir to coat it in the vegetable mixture.

Step 5

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the diced potatoes, zucchini, bay leaves, and thyme.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper, and stir well.

Step 8

Cover the pot and allow the soup to simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the pearl barley is tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaves and taste the soup, adjusting the seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2722.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1992.8

Total Fat 44.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6018.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 356.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.0g	0%
Total Sugars 44.1g
Protein 57.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 524.3mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 6491.8mg	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: 19.4%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 69.4%