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    Watch What U Eat > Healthy Soups > Healthy Barley Soup Recipe

    Healthy Barley Soup Recipe

    Published: Jan 29, 2016 · Modified: Dec 13, 2021 by Watch What U Eat · This post may contain affiliate links · 42 Comments

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    Healthy Barley Soup in serving bowl
    Healthy Barley Soup in serving bowl
    Healthy Barley Soup in serving bowl
    Homemade Healthy Vegetable Barley Soup - A perfect easy vegetarian recipe to keep you warm during cold winter days. Ready to enjoy in about 30 mins. | #watchwhatueat #barley #soup #vegan #vegetarian
    homemade healthy barley soup recipe. Perfect option to add whole grains into diet. Ready to enjoy in about 30 mins.

    What can be a more comforting food than a warm bowl of soup during chilly winter nights?

    I guess the soup will get the most votes for winter foods. Don’t you think so? When this soup is healthy what else does our body need to fight the chilly temperatures outside.

    Since I started writing this blog, I have become even pickier about what we eat. I started incorporating more whole grains instead of refined flour into our diet than before. That’s what the healthy food pyramid suggests to have for a balanced diet.

    homemade healthy barley soup recipe. Perfect option to add whole grains into diet. Ready to enjoy in about 30 mins.

    This barley soup is filling, contains very simple ingredients that are common and readily available. Initially, I made it spontaneously with ingredients that I had in my pantry at that time. We liked it so much that we decided to share this simple version of soup with you all. One bowl of barley soup and dinner is done.

    homemade healthy barley soup recipe. Perfect option to add whole grains into diet. Ready to enjoy in about 30 mins.

    How is this barley soup healthy?

    This barley soup is healthy because

    • it contains whole grains and is high in fiber contents
    • it contains fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, tomatoes
    • it is very low in saturated fat
    homemade healthy barley soup recipe. Perfect option to add whole grains into diet. Ready to enjoy in about 30 mins.

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    Healthy Barley Soup
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    4.2 from 56 votes

    Barley Soup

    Homemade healthy barley soup recipe. A perfect option to add whole grains to your diet. Ready to enjoy in about 30 mins. 
    Course: Main Dish,Soup
    Cuisine: American Inspired
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings :3
    Calories :320kcal
    Author:Swati Kadam Gulati

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup pearl barley
    • 1 celery stalk finely diced
    • 1 onion finely diced
    • ½ cup finely diced carrots
    • 1 tomato finely diced
    • 2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 3 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth if vegan)
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
    • ¼ cup chopped spring onions
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic and saute until fragrant for about 30-40 sec
    • Add onions and saute until lightly golden brown for about a min. or two
    • Then add all the remaining ingredients except spring onions and let it boil.
    • Simmer on low heat for about 30 min. or until the barley is tender
    • Garnish with spring onions and serve warm to enjoy a bowl of barley soup

    Notes

    1. If necessary add more chicken or vegetable broth.
    2. You can also make barley soup in Instant Pot. Follow this recipe to make Vegetable Barley Soup in Instant Pot 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcal
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    Comments

    1. Ed says

      April 15, 2018 at 3:35 pm

      Easy, healthy, delicious!
      Thanks for this great recipe and your wonderful website.
      Naan-garlic bread is next!!

      Reply
    2. Alex says

      March 28, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      5 stars
      The flavor of this soup is SO GOOD! I am also happy because it’s not an enormous amount of servings. It was perfect for a few meals for just myself, because my husband is not a huge soup fan. I was too lazy to chop an onion (plus the only onions I have have sprouted *eyeroll*) so I ended up using about 1/8-1/4 cup of dehydrated onion. Also used cherry tomatoes because that’s what I had. I will DEFINITELY be using this recipe again! Thanks! 😀

      Reply
    3. Dana B says

      January 13, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect lunch! I added some small spicy red peppers for heat. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    4. Ravi Gupta says

      November 21, 2017 at 4:00 am

      4 stars
      Yummy!!! It’s very healthy & tasty recipe. I like it. Thanks for sharing with us.

      Reply
    5. Channing says

      January 09, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      4 stars
      This. LOOKS. AMAZING. Will definitely try!

      Reply
    6. Tina says

      November 28, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      Mmm this is just what I need this spring in Australia. This looks delicious – hopefully my toddler will eat this too!

      Reply
    7. Kimberlee says

      February 25, 2016 at 10:47 pm

      I love barley in soups. My kids like it, too. This looks like a great recipe. Pinned.

      Reply
    8. Holly McCall {McCall Manor} says

      February 25, 2016 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so yummy and perfect for cold weather! I’ve got 2 in the family with the flu right now, so this is on the list. Thanks for sharing at Your Inspired Design!

      Reply
    9. Marie says

      February 25, 2016 at 12:45 pm

      My mom LOVES barley soup! I am definitely going to whip some of this up as a surprise for her! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday this week.

      Reply
    10. Jess says

      February 25, 2016 at 12:39 am

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this, it looks ever so yummy! Totally pinning 🙂 xo

      Reply
    11. Swati and Tushar says

      February 24, 2016 at 11:34 pm

      Thank you Marie! Yes, this soup is so comforting for cold nights. We would love to know how it turns out for you.

      Reply
    12. Jennifer Dodrill @ All-In-One-Mom says

      February 23, 2016 at 12:39 pm

      This sounds delicious! Pinning this to make later.

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        February 24, 2016 at 11:25 pm

        Sure! Do give it a try!

        Reply
    13. Jessica says

      February 23, 2016 at 5:02 am

      I love a good soup recipe! Especially one with carrots! Pinning this and adding it to one of our dinner menus soon!

      Reply
    14. Amanda says

      February 22, 2016 at 6:39 pm

      This is perfect for the winter time in New England! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
    15. Swati and Tushar says

      February 21, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      Hello Brian! I am sure you will love it.

      Reply
    16. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

      February 21, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      I’ve been looking for some barley recipes. This looks really good. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    17. jacqueline | i sugar coat it! says

      February 21, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      I love soup year-round, but it certain has a special place in our hearts and bellies during the winter months. Love the spices and flavours of this soup.

      Reply
    18. Mrs Minty Cream says

      February 21, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      Wow! I usually have barley as a drink but with your recipe, I am now interested to make it into a soup (just like yours). Thanks for the recipe! 🙂

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        February 21, 2016 at 8:11 pm

        Try it soon. I am sure you will like it.

        Reply
    19. Kavey says

      February 21, 2016 at 10:04 am

      Barley is such a great and healthy filler, I really like it in meat stews and salads too. The soup looks very comforting.

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        February 21, 2016 at 8:07 pm

        We always look for options to add whole grains into our diet. Yes, barley is healthy and a great option. I am yet to try it in salads and stews.

        Reply
    20. Mark, Compass & Fork says

      February 21, 2016 at 9:50 am

      Barley is such an underrated ingredient. I love the texture of it and it is a great addition to soup. Love it.

      Reply
      • Swati and Tushar says

        February 21, 2016 at 7:59 pm

        You are right Mark! And we love it in soup.

        Reply
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