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Slow Cooker Veggie Barley Soup

Soul-Warming Slow Cooker Veggie Barley Soup You'll Love

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Veggie Barley Soup, perfect for chilly nights and easily customizable for your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base

  • 4 cups vegetable broth opt for low-sodium
  • 1 can diced tomatoes

For the Hearty Fillers

  • 1 cup pearl barley rinsed thoroughly
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium potatoes Yukon Gold or red, chopped
  • 1 cup green beans fresh or frozen

Herbs & Spices

  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste

Finishing Touches

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 lemon optional for squeezing before serving

Instructions
 

How to Make Slow Cooker Veggie Barley Soup

  • Prep Vegetables: Begin by chopping the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, potatoes, and green beans. Aim for uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
  • Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, place all the chopped vegetables, then pour in the vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Stir gently to coat the veggies in the broth.
  • Add Soup Ingredients: Next, stir in the pearl barley along with bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  • Cook: Cover and set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • Finish and Serve: Once cooked, adjust the seasoning to taste. Remove the bay leaves, ladle the soup into bowls, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Store cooled soup in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze in containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheating as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 2gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Barley, comfort food, Healthy, Slow Cooker, Soup, Veggie
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