Tomato Herb Soup with Barley

Cozy up with a bowl of this comforting Tomato Herb Soup with Barley—a hearty, flavor-packed recipe that's perfect for cool evenings or when you're craving something nourishing. This soup combines the richness of crushed tomatoes, aromatic oregano and basil, and wholesome pearl barley to create a satisfying and nutritious meal. Fresh vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery form the base, while a touch of garlic adds depth to every spoonful. Simmered to perfection in vegetable broth and enhanced with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this soup is a delightful blend of earthy, herby flavors. Easy to make in under an hour, this vegetarian soup is ideal for meal prepping or serving alongside crusty bread for a filling, wholesome dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced carrot
• 1 medium, diced celery stalk
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 0.75 cup pearl barley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, pearl barley, oregano, basil, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the barley is tender.

Step 6

Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2140.8 grams (2140.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1398

Total Fat 40.10g	51%
Saturated Fat 6.40g	32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3580mg	156%
Total Carbohydrate 231.90g	84%
Dietary Fiber 50.10g	179%
Total Sugars 45.80g
Protein 41.20g	82%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 416mg	32%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 4292mg	91%

*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: 24.8%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 63.8%