Vegetarian Hearty Beef Barley Soup

Savor the rich, comforting flavors of Vegetarian Hearty Beef Barley Soup, a plant-based twist on the classic recipe. Brimming with tender mushrooms, nutty pearled barley, and a medley of hearty vegetables, this soup delivers all the umami goodness of traditional beef barley soup—without the meat. A blend of soy sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme infuses the broth with depth and savory notes, while a final garnish of fresh parsley adds brightness. Perfect for chilly evenings, this one-pot recipe is easy to make, taking just 20 minutes to prep and an hour to cook, with enough to serve six. Whether you're a vegetarian or simply seeking a nourishing meal, this wholesome soup will warm you from the inside out. Keywords: vegetarian beef barley soup, hearty vegetarian soup, plant-based comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 0.75 cup pearled barley
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, vegetarian
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.

Step 4

Add the tomato paste and mix well, allowing it to cook for about 2 minutes with the vegetables.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Add the pearled barley, soy sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Stir everything well, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 8

Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 50 minutes, or until the barley is tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning as needed, and stir in the chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy a comforting bowl of hearty vegetarian soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2444.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1608.4

Total Fat 44.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7403.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 262.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.5g	0%
Total Sugars 50.6g
Protein 58.2g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 593.5mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 5915.2mg	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: 23.7%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 62.4%