Vegetable Barley Soup

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This warming vegetable barley soup uses easy-to-find produce and frozen veggies, making prep simple and easy. It makes plenty to feed a hungry family, plus it freezes beautifully so leftovers can be enjoyed again and again.

Julia Levy

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces sliced fresh cremini mushrooms
1 ½ cups chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (28 ounce) can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes
6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup pearl barley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and basil for garnish

Directions

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are lightly browned and the onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. Add carrots, fennel seeds and oregano; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, broth, barley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the barley is tender, about 40 minutes. Stir in green beans and peas; cook over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar. Garnish with parsley and basil, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

283	Calories
5g	Fat
51g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 2 1/3 cups
Calories 283
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 51g	18%
Dietary Fiber 12g	41%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 8g	16%
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Vitamin A 7996IU	160%
Vitamin C 18mg	20%
Folate 51mcg	13%
Sodium 421mg	18%
Calcium 135mg	10%
Iron 3mg	18%
Magnesium 56mg	13%
Potassium 583mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Vegetable Barley Soup

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