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 more picky 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.
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.
How is this barley soup healthy?
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
Barley Soup
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup pearl barley
- 1 celery stalk finely diced
- 1 onion finely diced
- 1/2 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 tsp finely chopped ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped spring onions
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp 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
- If necessary add more chicken or vegetable broth.
- You can also make barley soup in Instant Pot. Follow this recipe to make Vegetable Barley Soup in Instant Pot
Nutrition
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Mark, Compass & Fork
February 21, 2016 at 9:50 amBarley is such an underrated ingredient. I love the texture of it and it is a great addition to soup. Love it.
Swati and Tushar
February 21, 2016 at 7:59 pmYou are right Mark! And we love it in soup.
Kavey
February 21, 2016 at 10:04 amBarley is such a great and healthy filler, I really like it in meat stews and salads too. The soup looks very comforting.
Swati and Tushar
February 21, 2016 at 8:07 pmWe 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.
Brian Jones
February 21, 2016 at 10:47 amWhat a lovely sounding soup, I am a bit of a soup fiend, I love the stuff and will definitely make this sometime in the near future.
Swati and Tushar
February 21, 2016 at 8:08 pmHello Brian! I am sure you will love it.
Mrs Minty Cream
February 21, 2016 at 12:08 pmWow! 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! 🙂
Swati and Tushar
February 21, 2016 at 8:11 pmTry it soon. I am sure you will like it.
jacqueline | i sugar coat it!
February 21, 2016 at 2:24 pmI 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.
Swati and Tushar
March 2, 2016 at 3:37 amThank you Jacqueline! A warm bowl of soup really helps to fight cold winter nights.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
February 21, 2016 at 6:26 pmI’ve been looking for some barley recipes. This looks really good. Thanks for sharing!
Swati and Tushar
March 2, 2016 at 3:38 amYou are welcome Sam!
Amanda
February 22, 2016 at 6:39 pmThis is perfect for the winter time in New England! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Swati and Tushar
February 22, 2016 at 11:54 pmI hope you will like it :).
Christine
February 22, 2016 at 11:31 pmLooks fabulous! Thanks for linking up to Meetup Monday!
Swati and Tushar
February 22, 2016 at 11:57 pmThank you Christine for stopping by.
Jessica
February 23, 2016 at 5:02 amI love a good soup recipe! Especially one with carrots! Pinning this and adding it to one of our dinner menus soon!
Swati and Tushar
March 2, 2016 at 3:39 amThank you Jessica!
Jennifer Dodrill @ All-In-One-Mom
February 23, 2016 at 12:39 pmThis sounds delicious! Pinning this to make later.
Swati and Tushar
February 24, 2016 at 11:25 pmSure! Do give it a try!
Marie, The Interior Frugalista
February 23, 2016 at 5:09 pmOh my goodness does this soup sound delicious, especially on a cool day like today. Thank you for the recipe – pinning to share and refer back to when this lands on our dinner table soon!
Swati and Tushar
February 24, 2016 at 11:34 pmThank you Marie! Yes, this soup is so comforting for cold nights. We would love to know how it turns out for you.
Erin - Suburban Simplicity
February 24, 2016 at 6:32 pmWhat a nutritious recipe! Love it! Come link up at Welcome Home Wednesdays!!
Swati and Tushar
February 24, 2016 at 11:50 pmThank you Erin for stopping you!
Jess
February 25, 2016 at 12:39 amAbsolutely love this, it looks ever so yummy! Totally pinning 🙂 xo
Swati and Tushar
February 25, 2016 at 2:34 amThank You Jess!
Marie
February 25, 2016 at 12:45 pmMy 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.
Swati and Tushar
March 2, 2016 at 3:29 amThank you Marie for stopping by. I hope your mother will like this soup.
Holly McCall {McCall Manor}
February 25, 2016 at 2:16 pmThis 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!
Swati and Tushar
March 2, 2016 at 3:31 amThank you for stopping by! Take care.
Kimberlee
February 25, 2016 at 10:47 pmI love barley in soups. My kids like it, too. This looks like a great recipe. Pinned.
Swati and Tushar
March 2, 2016 at 3:27 amThank you Kimberlee! It is a great option for making kids to eat different types of vegetables :).
Julie
February 26, 2016 at 1:54 pmThis looks and sounds like the perfect soup for winter!
Thanks for joining and sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J & J Link Up.
We hope to see you again.
Julie
Swati and Tushar
February 27, 2016 at 5:07 amThank you Julie for stopping by. And Thanks for hosting it!
Heather Marie
February 27, 2016 at 4:41 amI have a whole box of barley in the pantry. This soup looks perfect to use it in!
Swati and Tushar
February 27, 2016 at 5:05 amGive it a try. I am sure you will love it :).
Jess
February 27, 2016 at 9:32 pmThis sounds so delicious!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Swati and Tushar
March 2, 2016 at 3:00 amThank you so much Jess for featuring this recipe.
Rosemary @anitalianinmykitchen.com
March 1, 2016 at 7:01 amSounds and looks delicious, can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
Swati and Tushar
March 2, 2016 at 3:12 amGive it a try. I am sure you will like it.
Nikki Frank-Hamilton
March 1, 2016 at 4:48 pmThis soup looks so fresh and yummy, all those veggies coloring the soup, it just pops off the page. Love it. Barley soup is filling and so good for you. I’ve saved this to make on a cold winter/early spring day, it will warm us from the inside out!
Swati and Tushar
March 2, 2016 at 3:17 amYes, this soup is really filling and comforting in cold winter nights. I hope you will try it soon.
Theresa @DearCreatives
March 3, 2016 at 9:20 pmI haven’t made a good barley soup in so long. Can’t wait to try your recipe. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & shared. Hope to see you again soon.
Swati and Tushar
March 4, 2016 at 4:04 amThank you Theresa for stopping by!
Kathryn Grace
April 7, 2016 at 4:36 pmI’m always excited to find another healthy food blog, and especially glad to find the two of you and your delicious barley soup! It’s pick for #RecipeOfTheDay on my foodie Facebook page, Twitter and elsewhere today. Looking forward to making the vegan version. I know we’ll love it.
Tina
November 28, 2016 at 10:02 pmMmm this is just what I need this spring in Australia. This looks delicious – hopefully my toddler will eat this too!
Channing
January 9, 2017 at 5:38 pmThis. LOOKS. AMAZING. Will definitely try!