A cozy, hearty vegetable soup made with pearl barley, colorful vegetables, and savory herbs — naturally vegetarian and endlessly nourishing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 onion, diced
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2 carrots, sliced
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2 celery stalks, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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3/4 cup pearl barley, rinsed
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6–7 cups vegetable broth
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1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
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1 bay leaf
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1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
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2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
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1–2 tsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrot, and celery for 5–6 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
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Stir in barley, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
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Add broth and tomatoes. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer.
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Cover and cook 45–50 minutes, until barley is tender.
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Stir in greens and lemon juice. Cook 3–5 minutes more.
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Serve hot with herbs on top.