Vegan Barley Soup

Warm, hearty, and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this Vegan Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food for any season. Packed with tender pearl barley, fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, and flavored with aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, this one-pot soup is as nourishing as it is delicious. A splash of vegetable broth and juicy diced tomatoes bring richness and depth to every spoonful, while the finishing touch of fresh parsley adds a pop of vibrant flavor. Not only is this plant-based soup incredibly satisfying, but it also comes together in under an hour, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or meal prep. Serve it with crusty bread for a cozy, vegan meal that's sure to please!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium (diced) yellow onion
• 3 medium (diced) carrots
• 2 (diced) celery stalks
• 3 cloves (minced) garlic
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 8 cups vegetable broth
• 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups (loosely packed) baby spinach
• 0.5 teaspoons (to taste) salt
• 0.25 teaspoons (to taste) black pepper
• 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 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 diced tomatoes (including their juices).

Step 6

Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the barley is tender.

Step 8

Add the baby spinach to the pot and stir until it wilts. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3360.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1973.8

Total Fat 49.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6707.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 335.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 79.1g	0%
Total Sugars 62.4g
Protein 65.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 835.7mg	0%
Iron 21.5mg	0%
Potassium 6843.5mg	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: 21.7%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 65.6%