Hearty Winter Vegetable & Barley Soup
A comforting and nutritious soup perfect for cold winter days, packed with vegetables, barley, and flavorful seasonings.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
vegetables
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots diced carrots
- 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
grain
- 1 cup pearl barley
canned goods
- 1 can diced tomatoes (400g)
broth
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
seasoning
- to taste Salt and black pepper
greens
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
citrus
- 1 lemon juice of 1 lemon
cheese
- for serving Grated Parmesan or vegan alternative
garnish
- for serving Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in potatoes, barley, tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, simmer covered for 35-40 minutes until barley is tender.
- Stir in greens and cook 3-5 minutes until wilted. Remove bay leaves, add lemon juice, and season to taste.
Notes
This soup is versatile and can be customized with your favorite greens or seasonings.