BARLEY-VEGETABLE SOUP

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Come home to barley and veggies slow cooked to a hearty soup - a wholesome dinner!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked barley
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 1/2 cups baby-cut carrots, cut crosswise in half
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large dark-orange sweet potato, peeled and cubed (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-pound bag)
1 1/2 cups frozen cut green beans (from 1-pound bag)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14 ounces each) vegetable broth
6 cups water
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained

Steps:

  • Layer all ingredients except broth, water and tomatoes in order listed in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Pour broth and water over ingredients; do not stir.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 6 to 8 hours or until barley is tender.
  • About 10 minutes before serving, stir tomatoes into soup. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 730 mg

Andile Radebe
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This soup looks delicious!


Minuka Perera
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I'm going to try making this soup this weekend.


Ram nepali
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Collins uche
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Adrew Jennings
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This soup is delicious and healthy. The barley adds a nice nutty flavor and the vegetables are cooked to perfection.


Swastika Sharma
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It's so easy to just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Zubair Balouch
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some carrots, celery, and potatoes that were about to go bad, and this soup was the perfect way to use them up.


Caleb Vaughan
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I'm not a huge fan of barley, but I really enjoyed this soup. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Adam Honda98
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This soup is so easy to make and is perfect for a cold winter day. I love the addition of barley, which gives it a nice chewy texture.


Mujahid bhai
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My family loved this soup! It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I added some extra kale and spinach for an even bigger veggie boost.


Henry Matrics
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This barley vegetable soup was a delightful culinary experience. The combination of fresh vegetables, hearty barley, and flavorful broth created a symphony of flavors that warmed my soul. The soup had a perfect balance of textures, with the soft barl