Ww Barley Vegetable Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of WW Barley Vegetable Soup, a hearty and wholesome recipe that's brimming with nutrition and flavor. Packed with tender pearl barley, a medley of fresh vegetables including carrots, celery, zucchini, and earthy mushrooms, and infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, this soup is as delicious as it is satisfying. A base of rich vegetable broth and juicy diced tomatoes ties everything together, making it a cozy, plant-based meal perfect for any day of the week. Ready in just under an hour and yielding six generous servings, this one-pot wonder is ideal for meal prep or feeding the whole family. Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch, and serve it hot for a nourishing dish that’s both filling and Weight Watchers-friendly.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 medium, diced carrots
• 2 medium, diced celery stalks
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 8 ounces, sliced button mushrooms
• 1 medium, diced zucchini
• 14 ounces, canned with juices diced tomatoes
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup, uncooked pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon, or to taste salt
• 0.5 teaspoons, or to taste black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped (optional, 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 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for another 4-5 minutes until the mushrooms release their liquid and become tender.

Step 4

Add the diced zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes to allow it to start softening.

Step 5

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with their juices), vegetable broth, pearl barley, dried thyme, dried oregano, and the bay leaf. Mix well.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the barley is fully cooked and tender.

Step 7

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3200.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1876.0

Total Fat 46.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8562.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 321.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 74.4g	0%
Total Sugars 70.5g
Protein 64.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 740.7mg	0%
Iron 19.3mg	0%
Potassium 7005.8mg	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: 21.4%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 65.5%