Vegetable Barley Soup
Warm up with a hearty and wholesome vegetable barley soup that is packed with delicious flavors and nutritious ingredients. This comforting soup combines a variety of colorful vegetables, tender pearl barley, and a fragrant blend of fresh herbs that simmer together to create a satisfying and nourishing bowl. Perfect for a cozy night in or a gathering with loved ones, this soup is a delightful way to enjoy the warmth and goodness of homemade cooking. Give it a try and savor the goodness in every spoonful!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 quarts chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup pearl barley
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 parsnips, peeled and diced
- 2 boiling potatoes, unpeeled, diced
- 1 rutabaga, peeled and diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh oregano
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over high heat, bring the stock to a boil. Add the barley, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until almost tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Add the carrots, parsnips, potatoes, rutabaga, broccoli, thyme and oregano. Simmer, uncovered, until all the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Ladle the soup into warmed bowls, garnish with the parsley and serve immediately.
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