Vegetable Barley Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty and nourishing Vegetable Barley Soup, a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and wholesome pearl barley simmered in a comforting vegetable broth. This one-pot vegetarian soup is packed with flavor from aromatic herbs like thyme, oregano, and bay leaf, and it's elevated with the addition of zucchini, mushrooms, and a pop of color from frozen peas. Perfect for meal prep, this filling soup can be on the table in just an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Serve it hot with crusty bread for a satisfying plant-based meal that’s both nutritious and delicious. Keywords: vegetable barley soup, healthy soup recipe, vegetarian barley soup, one-pot soup, easy vegetable soup.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 200 grams button mushrooms, sliced
• 400 grams diced tomatoes (canned)
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 0.75 cup uncooked pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the sliced carrots, celery, zucchini, and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, pearl barley, dried thyme, dried oregano, and bay leaf. Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the barley is tender and cooked through.

Step 7

Discard the bay leaf and stir in the frozen peas. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the peas are heated through.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.

Step 9

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Serve hot with your favorite crusty bread or crackers on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1471.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1200.5

Total Fat 33.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3294.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.2g	0%
Total Sugars 43.1g
Protein 40.3g	0%

Vitamin D 20IU	0%
Calcium 342.9mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 3624.7mg	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: 23.5%

Protein: 12.7%

Carbs: 63.7%