Mediterranean Barley and Vegetable Soup
Sep 29, 2024 07:00 AM
This Mediterranean Barley and Vegetable Soup is hearty, delicious, and perfect for those days when you need a satisfying meal and time is short. It is a recipe that you will frequently turn to because it contains simple ingredients which are readily available, or you may already have on hand. Made with pearled barley, a variety of vegetables and traditional Mediterranean herbs, it is nutritious and comforting, as well as being budget friendly.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
It is quickly and easily made, making it perfect when you want a family-friendly, nourishing meal and you don’t have a lot of time.
You will love the mix of colour and Mediterranean flavours that the variety of vegetables provides.
Like my Mediterranean Red Lentil Soup, this meal is made in one pot meaning easier clean up – always good!
The soup will be suitable for vegans if the Parmesan is omitted.
You can easily customise the ingredients in this soup to suit your family’s taste; switch up the vegetables for those you prefer or have on hand.
You do not need any special culinary skills to make this traditional Barley and Vegetable Soup. It is such a simple recipe that it is perfect for novice cooks and experienced cooks alike.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoon (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large brown/yellow onion – peeled and cut into a rough dice
- 2 large carrot – washed, roughly diced
- 3 ribs celery – roughly diced
- 3 cloves garlic – finely chopped
- 6 parsley stems (leaves set aside for garnish) – finely chopped
- 200 g (1 cup) pearl barley – rinsed well and drained
- 400 g (14 oz) tin of crushed tomatoes
- 5 cups (1.25 litres) chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 piece Parmesan rind – about 7 ½ cm/3 inches
- ¼ teaspoon dried red chilli pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary – finely chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach – firmly packed
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
To Serve
- parsley leaves – finely chopped
- Parmesan cheese – freshly grated
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
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