Vegetable and Pearl Barley Soup – Comforting and healthy vegetable-packed soup with pearl barley and delicious fresh flavours.
Each week I like to get at least one batch of soup made up. I always freeze a portion and then keep some in the fridge, especially in the winter months when it is cold. I never know when I might end up with a busy day and it is those kinds of days where if I don’t have something prepared I will grab for something I shouldn’t.
The key to success is making sure you are prepared for moments like those. There is nothing worse than standing in your kitchen after a busy stressful day and feeling not very inspired by ingredients and not knowing what to make. Because you know what is going to happen right?
Well, this week I was so thankful for making up a big pot of this soup because the next day I got really sick with the flu, so bad I was in bed for two days and didn’t feel like eating much at all.
This soup became my life saver, it was healthy, packed with vegetables and made with a homemade chicken bone broth which is full of nutrients and goodness.
It was so convenient and easy to heat up each day.
I cooked it in my instant pot, so it literally took less than 20 mins to make. But if you don’t have an instant pot you can also do this stovetop (it will just take a little longer)
I used a 10 min pearl barley I picked up from Trader Joes, so check the cooking instructions for the pearl barley you use, as cooking time may be slightly different.
This recipe is dairy-free and vegetarian-friendly if you use a vegetable-based stock.
For a little bit of variation to add some protein, you could add in some cooked chicken towards the end till heated through, but I found it perfect just as it is and pretty filling.
When reheating you may need to add a little more stock, as once it has cooled the pearl barley thickens up the soup quite a bit. I actually preferred it like this, as it felt more wholesome.
You could also add some shavings of parmesan to the top for a yummy cheesiness if you are okay with dairy.
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Vegetable and Pearl Barley Soup - a hearty comforting soup packed with vegetables and delicious flavours. INSTANT POT STOVE TOP This recipe is dairy-free, vegetarian, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly If reheating the next day, you may need to add a little more stock. SUITABLE FOR FREEZING As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Vegetable and Pearl Barley Soup (Instant Pot, Stove Top)
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Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 SERVING
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 181Total Fat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1058mgCarbohydrates: 38.7gFiber: 8.5gSugar: 5.2gProtein: 8.2g
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