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.
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?
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
MORE SOUP RECIPES YOU WILL LOVE TO TRY
- Healthy Chicken Barley soup
- Healthy Broccoli Soup
- Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower Soup
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup
- Easy Vegetable Pasta Soup Recipe
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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Barley is such an underrated ingredient. I love the texture of it and it is a great addition to soup. Love it.
You are right Mark! And we love it in soup.
Barley is such a great and healthy filler, I really like it in meat stews and salads too. The soup looks very comforting.
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.
What 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.
Hello Brian! I am sure you will love it.
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! 🙂
Try it soon. I am sure you will like it.
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.
Thank you Jacqueline! A warm bowl of soup really helps to fight cold winter nights.
I’ve been looking for some barley recipes. This looks really good. Thanks for sharing!
You are welcome Sam!
This is perfect for the winter time in New England! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I hope you will like it :).
Looks fabulous! Thanks for linking up to Meetup Monday!
Thank you Christine for stopping by.
I love a good soup recipe! Especially one with carrots! Pinning this and adding it to one of our dinner menus soon!
Thank you Jessica!
This sounds delicious! Pinning this to make later.
Sure! Do give it a try!
Oh 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!
Thank you Marie! Yes, this soup is so comforting for cold nights. We would love to know how it turns out for you.
What a nutritious recipe! Love it! Come link up at Welcome Home Wednesdays!!
Thank you Erin for stopping you!
Absolutely love this, it looks ever so yummy! Totally pinning 🙂 xo
Thank You Jess!
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.
Thank you Marie for stopping by. I hope your mother will like this soup.
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!
Thank you for stopping by! Take care.
I love barley in soups. My kids like it, too. This looks like a great recipe. Pinned.
Thank you Kimberlee! It is a great option for making kids to eat different types of vegetables :).
This 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
Thank you Julie for stopping by. And Thanks for hosting it!
I have a whole box of barley in the pantry. This soup looks perfect to use it in!
Give it a try. I am sure you will love it :).
This sounds so delicious!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you so much Jess for featuring this recipe.
Sounds and looks delicious, can’t wait to try it. Thanks for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop.
Give it a try. I am sure you will like it.
This 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!
Yes, this soup is really filling and comforting in cold winter nights. I hope you will try it soon.
I 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.
Thank you Theresa for stopping by!
I’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.
Mmm this is just what I need this spring in Australia. This looks delicious – hopefully my toddler will eat this too!
This. LOOKS. AMAZING. Will definitely try!