Vegetarian Bean and Barley Vegetable Soup

Name: Vegetarian Bean and Barley Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 large onion, diced; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons oil, or vegan margarine; 2 ribs celery , diced; 2 medium carrots, diced; Other vegetable, about 1/2 cup each, optional; 8 cups water, or vegetable broth; 1 cup pearled barley, uncooked; 1 cup pinto beans, or white beans, cooked or canned; 1/3 cup tomato paste, or crushed tomatoes; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt, optional; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon oregano, or Italian spice mix; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; Optional: 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 large bay leaves; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A hearty and delicious vegetarian bean, barley, and vegetable soup makes a filling and wholesome meal.

⭐ 4.2 (117 reviews) Prep: 10 minCook: 65 minTotal: 75 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Lunch Sauces Soup

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic in oil for 1-2 minutes.
Add celery, carrots, and other vegetables; cook for 3-5 minutes.
Pour in vegetable broth and all remaining ingredients; bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until barley is soft.
Remove bay leaves before serving.
Taste and season with additional spices, salt, or pepper as desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 104 kcal

Carbohydrate: 15 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Sodium: 130 mg

Sugar: 2 g

Fat: 4 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g