Vegetable and Barley Soup

This delicious Vegetable and Barley Soup is a hearty and healthy meal that can be enjoyed any time of the year. It’s packed with nutritious vegetables, barley, and herbs for a flavorful soup that will fill you up.

Cooking Equipment:

Large pot or Dutch oven; Knife; Cutting board; Measuring cups/spoons

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

Total Time:

50 minutes

Cuisine:

Mediterranean

Keywords:

Vegetable, Barley, Soup, Healthy, Nutritious

Meal:

Main Course

Cooking Method:

Simmering

Dietary Restrictions:

Vegetarian

Servings:

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 carrot, diced

1 celery stalk, diced

½ cup pearl barley

2 cups vegetable broth or stock

½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves

¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the carrot and celery and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add the pearl barley and stir to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Pour in the vegetable broth or stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the barley is tender.

Add the oregano, thyme, black pepper, and salt to taste. Simmer for another 5 minutes until all of the flavors have combined together nicely.

Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side if desired!

Nutrition:

Calories – 200 kcal; Fat – 4 g; Carbohydrates – 33 g; Protein – 8 g; Fiber – 6 g

This Vegetable and Barley Soup is a hearty meal that’s packed with nutritious vegetables, barley, herbs, spices for a flavorful soup that will fill you up! It takes 10 minutes of preparation time followed by 40 minutes of cooking time to make this delicious Mediterranean-style soup!

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Did You Know?

Fasolada, a Greek and Cypriot soup made with white beans, vegetables, and sometimes meat, is a traditional dish in Greek cuisine.