Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rustic, protein-rich stew featuring tender barley, lean beef, and garden-fresh vegetables in a savory tomato broth.
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This Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines the chewy, nutty texture of pearl barley with the rich, savory depth of lean ground beef and a robust tomato base. The addition of aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots and celery creates a well-balanced, wholesome bowl of goodness. It’s incredibly satisfying yet light enough to be a healthy weeknight dinner. Perfect for meal prepping, this soup actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld together. ItâÂÂs a simple, rustic dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, home-style meal that the whole family will love.

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Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 207.1

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This Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines the chewy, nutty texture of pearl barley with the rich, savory depth of lean ground beef and a robust tomato base. The addition of aromatic garlic, sweet onions, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots and celery creates a well-balanced, wholesome bowl of goodness. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly satisfying yet light enough to be a healthy weeknight dinner. Perfect for meal prepping, this soup actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld together. ItâÂÂs a simple, rustic dish that feels like a warm hug in a bowl, requiring minimal effort for maximum flavor. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete, home-style meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a large 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the lean ground beef, breaking it up into small crumbles with a spoon.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic cloves to the beef, cooking until the onion is soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Drain any excess fat from the pan if necessary.
  4. Stir in the barley, carrots, celery, bouillon cubes, basil, bay leaf, black pepper, water, and chopped tomatoes.
  5. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the soup.
  8. Continue simmering covered for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  9. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
  10. If the soup thickens too much upon standing, stir in a little extra hot water to reach your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 207.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.5g10%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 43.1mg15%
Sodium 62.1mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 18.4g7%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g22%
Sugars 11.7g
Protein 19.8g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: barley, beef, comfort food, dinner, easy, hearty, healthy, homemade, meal prep, one pot, rustic, simmered, stew, tomato, vegetable, warm, whole grain, winter
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