Vegetable Barley Soup

Vegetable Barley Soup is a comforting, wholesome dish packed with tender vegetables and chewy pearl barley in a savory broth. The barley thickens the soup naturally as it cooks, creating a satisfying texture without needing cream. It’s an excellent make-ahead meal, as the flavors deepen over time and leftovers reheat beautifully.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
  
• 1 onion
  
• 2 carrots
  
• 2 celery stalks
  
• 1 zucchini
  
• ½ cup pearl barley
  
• 6 cups vegetable broth
  
  

Instructions

1. Sauté vegetables.
   
2. Add broth and barley.
   
3. Simmer 40–45 minutes until barley is tender.