Best 9 Barley Potato Soup Recipes

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Barley potato soup, a hearty and comforting dish, is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that has been enjoyed for centuries. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times, where it was a staple food among many cultures. The combination of tender barley, hearty potatoes, and a flavorful broth creates a satisfying and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day or a cozy evening. With endless variations and the ability to customize it to your liking, barley potato soup has become a beloved dish that continues to delight people of all ages.

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CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP WITH SWEET POTATO



Chicken Barley Soup with Sweet Potato image

I got this recipe from my mother; it's a hearty soup, perfect for a crisp fall day. The sweet potato and barley combine for a unique chicken soup that is always a crowd-pleaser! (Also a great way to use chicken leftovers.)

Provided by Sharon Stoudt

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 Spanish onion, diced
½ cup diced celery
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ quarts chicken stock
3 cups diced cooked chicken breast
3 cups sliced carrots
2 parsnips, diced
1 ¼ cups barley
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
½ cup chopped fresh dill
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and garlic in hot oil until onion is slightly tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir chicken stock, chicken, carrots, parsnips, and barley into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until barley is slightly tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir sweet potatoes into soup and simmer until sweet potatoes and barley are tender, about 30 minutes; season with dill, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 20.2 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 529.6 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

POTATO-BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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I originally got this recipe off of the Kathie Lee and Regis show about 14 years ago. It quickly became a family favorite and through the years I have changed the recipe a bit. Tastes wonderful with a warm crusty bread. I have added a can of corn for variety. Also, red or yellow peppers can be used with green to add beautiful color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large green pepper, chopped
7 cups water
1 package (32 ounces) frozen cubed hash brown potatoes
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1/2 cup quick-cooking barley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Stir in the water, potatoes, tomatoes, soy sauce, garlic powder, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Return to a boil; stir in beans and barley. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until beans and barley are tender. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 568mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LENTIL, BARLEY AND SWEET POTATO SOUP



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Even avowed meat eaters will tuck into a vegetarian soup that's this thick and hearty. Tip: If you're serving toddlers, spoon their soup into a blender and purée until smooth; thin with milk or water if needed. From Todays Parent Magazine. I always remove 1-2 cups of the soup, purree and return it to the pot.

Provided by FrVanilla

Categories     Lentil

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 stalks celery, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced, about 14 oz (425 g)
1/2 cup pearl barley
2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
dried basil leaves
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth or 6 cups chicken broth, divided
540 ml lentils, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium. Add celery, onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened. Add sweet potato, barley, oregano and basil, and stir to coat well. Add tomato paste and vinegar, and stir to combine. Add 5 cups (1.25 L) of the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 35 minutes, or until sweet potato and barley are tender. Stir in remaining broth, plus lentils and parsley; cook 5 minutes more, or until the soup is heated through.

NEW ENGLAND SOUP FACTORY'S SWEET POTATO CHICKEN BARLEY SOUP



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Another unique but wonderfully filling soup from the New England Soup Factory - very thick and hearty! (Prep time does not include poaching chicken; this would be a great way to use leftovers!) Found online.

Provided by winkki

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large Spanish onion, peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup celery, diced
3 cups carrots, sliced
2 parsnips, grated
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/4 cups pearl barley
2 1/2-3 quarts chicken stock
3 cups chicken, poached and diced
1/4 cup freshly chopped dill
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large heavy stock pot.
  • Saute garlic, onions, celery and carrot for 8 minutes.
  • Add parsnips, barley, chicken and chicken stock.
  • Bring to a boil; simmer on medium-high heat for 30 minutes.
  • Add the sweet potatoes and cook an additional 30 minutes.
  • Add dill and season.

BARLEY & POTATO SOUP



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This recipe is from a dear friend, and it has become one of my weekly comfort meals in the winter. It is absolutely delicious, and you can tweak it all you like. It is very fast to put together and almost completely fat-free. I love this soup.

Provided by P48422

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cups chicken broth or 6 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup medium barley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 small celery rib, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
2 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, 1/2 inch dice
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring the broth to a boil and add the barley.
  • Stir, then let simmer for 30 minutes, covered.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a saute pan over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, celery, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, and the remaining herbs and saute until the vegetables are softened but not browned (about 5-6 minutes.) When the barley has cooked for 30 minutes, add this mixture to it along with the carrots and potatoes.
  • Cook everything together at a simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Serve with a generous sprinkle of parmesan on top.

RUSSIAN - WILD MUSHROOM SOUP WITH BARLEY & POTATO



Russian - Wild mushroom soup with barley & potato image

When wild mushrooms are in season it's time to make this nice simple and tasty traditional Russian chunky mushroom soup. This mushroom soup is very filling while low calorie and low fat (if you don't add too much butter or soured cream or crème fraîche when serving). Taken from...

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 wild cep (bolete) mushrooms (or substitute with 18 champignons)
4 c chicken, meat or vegetable stock or water
1/8 c dry barley
2 medium potatoes
1 medium carrot
1 medium onion
salt, to taste
spices: 1 bay leave, a pinch of dry dill seeds (optional)
fresh dill or parsley herbs, finely chopped, to garnishe
1 Tbsp (soured cream, crème fraîche) or a chunk of butter per helping (all optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Put the barley into a pot, pour some boiling water, get to boil then turn down the heat and simmer slowly.
  • 2. Clean the mushrooms with water and a sponge. Make sure there are no stuck leaves or pine needles or other things from the forest. Cut the root area of mushroom legs and you can also cut the coarse (low) part of the mushroom leg (usually required with older mushrooms).
  • 3. Cut up the mushroom into about half an inch (1.5 cm) pieces and put into the pot. Add boiling stock or water, get to boil and turn down the heat. Remove the foam with the strainer. Add the bay leave, dill seeds, salt and the drained barley and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • 4. Chop and fry the onion in a separate pan to the clear golden colour.
  • 5. Chop the potatoes and grate the carrot.
  • 6. Add the potatoes to the soup. Get to a boil and then simmer for 5 minutes
  • 7. Add the carrots and onions. Get to boil and let simmer for another 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and adjust salt.
  • 8. Let the mushroom soup sit for couple of hours, it will enrich the flavour.
  • 9. Serve Russian wild mushroom soup with a spoon of sour cream or a knob of butter. Add some finely chopped herbs into every bowl of soup. Enjoy!

CELERY & SWEET POTATO SOUP W/BARLEY



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I made up a pot of this soup tonight for dinner 4/23/13 and it was delicious. My husband Anthony, my Mom & I all enjoyed the unique flavor of having sweet potato added into this veggie soup. I've always loved barley added into a recipe because of it's nutty flavor and chewy texture. I did make a few changes to this recipe and...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Other Soups

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tbsp olive oil
4 stalk(s) celery, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
2 medium roasted sweet potatoes, peeled & diced
1 can(s) tomatoes, diced
1/2 c pearl barley, uncooked
6 c vegetable broth (i added 3 cups broth & 4 cups water)
SPICES
1 tsp oregano, dried leaves, crushed
1/2 tsp basil, dried leaves, crushed
1 - 2 Tbsp celery leaves, dried (optional)
2 tsp beau monde seasoning (optional)
1 tsp black pepper & salt

Steps:

  • 1. Drizzle oil into pot and set on STOVETOP HIGH. Heat oil for several minutes, then add celery & onion to pot. Cook them uncovered 10 minutes or until veggies are tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Then stir in your minced garlic & cook uncovered 2 minutes, stirring often.
  • 2. Stir in your potatoes, spices, tomatoes & barley. Set to SLOW COOK HIGH FOR 4 TO 5 hours. Cover pot and cook until the barley & potatoes are tender. (The recipe in cookbook states to cook 4 to 5 hours but my soup was perfectly cooked at 3 hours. When I reheated it the next day and cooked it for another 45 minutes it was more the consistency of a thick stew instead of soup. So, for me I like it better at 3 hours but it's all in how you prefer your soup. I would watch it after 3 hour mark and determine what you want to do.)
  • 3. Serve up a bowl and sit down and enjoy. I served bacon wraps with this soup and they are so easy to make. Here is recipe. You can click on the link and it will take you to it. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/appetizer/meat-appetizer/bacon-wraps.html?p=27

SWEET POTATO CHICKEN SOUP WITH BARLEY



Sweet Potato Chicken Soup with Barley image

I have had this recipe for quite some time, but can't remember where it came from. Anyway, it's really yummy.

Provided by Michelle Bersani =^..^=

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tsp olive oil
1 large spanish onion, peeled and diced
3 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 c celery, diced
3 c carrots, sliced
2 parsnips, grated
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 1/4 c pearl barley, uncooked
2 1/2 - 3 qt chicken stock (or broth)
3 c boneless chicken breast, poached and diced
1/4 c fresh dill, chopped
kosher salt & fresh groud pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy stock pot.
  • 2. Saute garlic, onions, celery and carrot for 8 minutes.
  • 3. Add parsnips, barley, chicken and chicken stock.
  • 4. Bring to a boil; simmer on medium-high heat for 30 minutes.
  • 5. Add the sweet potatoes and cook an additional 30 minutes.
  • 6. Add dill and season with salt and pepper.

POTATO BARLEY SOUP



Potato Barley Soup image

Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Other Soups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 qt chicken or beef stock
1/2 c barley, rinsed
2 carrots, diced
2 large idaho potatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 tsp pepper
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Saute the onion, celery, and garlic in a bit of the stock until the vegetables become translucent.
  • 2. Add the stock, barley and carrots.
  • 3. Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.
  • 4. Add the potatoes after the soup has cooked 1 hour.
  • 5. If the soup gets too thick, add more stock or water.
  • 6. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, and potatoes.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. A few well-chosen seasonings can really elevate the flavor of your soup.
  • Cook the barley and potatoes until they are tender but not mushy. You want them to retain some of their texture.
  • If you want a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry. Just whisk together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water and then stir it into the boiling soup.
  • Serve the soup hot with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt on top.

Conclusion:

Barley and potato soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively inexpensive and easy soup to make. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this barley and potato soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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