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Vegetable Barley Soup

Homemade vegetable barley soup with beans is hearty, delicious, and easy to make!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American , Canadian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup navy beans or white kidney beans soaked overnight or quick soak method, see notes below
  • 1 red onion
  • 4 large carrots
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup pot barley
  • 10 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach
  • salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Peel and quarter your onion and peel your carrots. Add them to a food processor and process until finely chopped. If you do not have a food processor, you may finely chop by hand. Then transfer them to a large pot.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients except the spinach to the same pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer with the lid on, but slightly askew for 30-40 minutes until the barley and beans are tender.
  3. Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach. The spinach will wilt quickly and then serve.

Notes

  • To soak your beans overnight, cover them with cool water two inches above the beans to allow room for them to grow. Drain when ready to use.
  • If you did not soak the beans overnight, boil some water in a pot or kettle and cover the beans with the boiling hot water for 30 minutes. Then drain and use as directed.
  • To make the soup gluten free, you may use brown rice instead of barley.
  • Leftovers keep refrigerated for 3-4 days or freeze them airtight for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 259cal (13%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 195mg (8%) Potassium 701mg (20%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 6315IU (126%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Calories 259cal 13%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Potassium 701mg 15%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 6315IU 126%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 8mg 44%

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