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Barley Soup Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250
A hearty and nutritious barley soup packed with vegetables and greens, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

vegetables

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 carrots carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery stalks, diced

garlic

  • 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced

spices

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf

barley

  • 1 cup pearled barley, rinsed

canned goods

  • 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained

liquids

  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 lemon juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil and sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
  • Add garlic, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf; cook briefly until fragrant.
  • Stir in barley and tomatoes, then add broth; simmer for 35–40 minutes.
  • Near the end, add beans and kale; cook until greens wilt and beans heat through.
  • Remove bay leaf, stir in lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, then serve.

Notes

This soup is versatile and can be customized with your favorite greens or herbs.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barley