Barley Potato Soup

Warm, hearty, and brimming with wholesome ingredients, this Barley Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Featuring tender potatoes, nutty pearl barley, and a medley of aromatic vegetables like carrot, celery, and onion, this soup is simmered to perfection in a flavorful vegetable broth infused with thyme and bay leaf. Easy to make and deeply satisfying, this one-pot recipe delivers a cozy, nutrient-packed meal in just an hour. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness, it’s perfect served with crusty bread for dipping. Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian dinner or a meal prep favorite, this Barley Potato Soup is a wholesome, filling choice the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 3 cloves garlic cloves
• 3 medium potatoes
• 1 cup pearl barley
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot, and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.

Step 3

Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Rinse the pearl barley under cold water to remove excess starch.

Step 4

Add the potatoes, rinsed barley, vegetable broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the potatoes are soft. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

Chop the parsley and sprinkle over the soup just before serving.

Step 8

Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2619 grams (2619.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2202

Total Fat 44.10g	57%
Saturated Fat 7.70g	39%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5968mg	259%
Total Carbohydrate 403.60g	147%
Dietary Fiber 70.20g	251%
Total Sugars 43.80g
Protein 64.30g	129%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 492mg	38%
Iron 21mg	114%
Potassium 7276mg	155%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.5%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 71.2%