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Vegetable Barley Soup

This soup uses fresh ingredients. It's hearty, filling and so easy to make!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 306 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • ½ cup pearl barley
  • 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice, 1 can
  • 1 large potato cubed or sweet potato
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels thawed
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 8 cups beef broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Heat butter in a medium pan and cook onion until it is slightly tender, 2-3 minutes.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a 6qt slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low 7-8 hour or on high 3-4 hours until barley is tender.
  4. Discard bay leaf, season with salt & pepper to taste, garnish with parmesan cheese and stir in the fresh parsley.

Notes

  • To keep this vegetarian, use vegetable broth and replace the Worcestershire sauce with a vegetarian alternative.
  • Fresh vegetables can be replaced with 2 cups frozen vegetables.
  • This veggie barley soup is made with pearl barley!
  • Quinoa, rice, pasta or lentils will also taste delicious if you don't have barley (cooking time may vary based on the grain added). 
  • To Add a Little Protein:
  • Cooked ground beef can be added to this recipe before cooking.
  • Other meats can be added and if already cooked, add it in the last hour of cooking.
  • Add in canned and rinsed lentils, garbanzo beans or black beans to stretch this soup even father!

Nutrition Information

Calories 306 (15%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1104mg (46%) Potassium 1650mg (47%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 2868IU (57%) Vitamin C 41mg (46%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% Daily Value*

Calories 306 15%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1104mg 46%
Potassium 1650mg 35%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 2868IU 57%
Vitamin C 41mg 46%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.