Vegetable Barley Soup
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Vegetable Barley Soup
Description
Vegetable Barley Soup is made by gently sautéing garlic, onion, celery, and carrots to build a flavor base before adding the barley, broccoli florets, and vegetable broth. The barley softens as it simmers, creating a hearty texture complemented by tender vegetables. Chopped cilantro stirred in at the end adds a bright herbal note, while red chili flakes can be included for optional warmth. The soup’s texture can be thinned with more broth depending on preference.
The mild vegetables combined with barley produce a filling dish suitable for lunch or dinner. It can be enjoyed on its own or alongside bread for a more substantial meal. The use of pearl barley keeps the cooking time moderate, and the broccoli adds nutrients and color.
For added flavor, sauté the vegetables until lightly browned and scrape up any fond before adding broth. Cooking pearl barley results in a tender bite, while hulled barley requires longer cooking. When meal prepping, cooking barley separately and adding it before serving helps prevent the soup from becoming too thick over time.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoons of oil
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- ½ onion diced
- 5 ribs celery chopped
- 2 carrot sliced
- ¾ pound barley
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 12 cups vegetable broth
- cilantro chopped, handful
- red chili flakes to taste (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat oil. Once the oil is heated, add the onions and saute for 1 minute and then add celery and carrots. Saute for 4 minutes, add garlic and saute for 1 more minute.
- Add the barley, broccoli, and vegetable broth and boil on medium-high until barley is fully cooked, about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro and optionally garnish with red chili flakes.
Notes
- To adjust the soup's thickness, add extra vegetable broth gradually to reach your preferred consistency.
- Sauté vegetables until they start to brown to deepen the soup’s flavor before adding broth.
- Pearl barley cooks faster and yields a tender texture; increase cooking time if using hulled barley.
- For meal prep, consider cooking barley separately to avoid it absorbing too much broth between servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 2295mg | 96% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 5584IU | 112% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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