Best 4 Instant Pot Vegan Vegetable And Barley Soup Recipes

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When it comes to preparing satisfying and nutritious meals, instant pot vegan vegetable and barley soup is a delicious and hearty choice. With a diverse range of vegetables, the soup offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, while the barley adds a substantial and wholesome element. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight meal or a comforting dish to warm you up on a chilly day, this soup is a nourishing option that can be enjoyed by vegans and non-vegans alike.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

INSTANT POT VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BARLEY



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Easy Instant Pot vegetable soup with barley! This vegan vegetable barley soup recipe is rich with flavor and quick enough for a weeknight meal.

Provided by Trish Bozeman

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 Tbsp olive oil or mild flavored cooking oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
5 cups diced cremini or baby bella mushrooms
1 Tbsp minced garlic
2 cups diced carrot
2 cups diced celery
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
2 medium dried bay leaves
6 cups vegetable stock
3/4 cup pearl barley
salt and pepper
fresh parsley for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Turn on the saute function on your Instant Pot to normal. Heat the oil and saute the onions until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the mushroms, garlic, carrot, and celery. Saute, stirring often, 10 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, bay leaves, vegetable stock, and barley. Give a good stir and hit cancel to stop the saute function.
  • Put the lid on your Instant Pot and make sure the sealing valve is set to sealing. Turn on the pressure cooker function on your Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • When the timer goes off, manually release the pressure and open the lid. Remove the bay leaves from the soup and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with fresh parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, Sodium 1004 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP INSTANT POT



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Vegetable Barley Soup is one pot wonder meal. This comfort food classic is vegan, hearty and wholesome.

Provided by Prajakta Sukhatme

Categories     Comfort Food

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon Olive oil - skip for WFPB cooking
1 medium shallot -diced
3-4 garlic cloves - minced
1 stalk of celery- diced
1 medium carrot - diced
1 medium zucchini diced
2 medium potatoes- cubed
1 cup packed baby spinach
1 cup pearled barley- rinse (wash and drain water)
1 15 oz can of garbanzo beans (- rinse, wash and drain water)
1 15 oz can of fire roasted crushed tomatoes
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or water)
1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning.
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and Pepper per taste
Freshly grated parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan for topping)
Red pepper flakes (fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley for garnish.)

Steps:

  • Turn your Instant Pot on to the Sauté function. Add the olive oil. Let the oil get warm in 30 seconds. Add chopped onions. Sprinkle some salt. Sauté on high for 2 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, garlic and seasoning. Stir frequently for 3-4 minutes. Add barley, beans and rest of the veggies ( except spinach). Stir a few times so ingredients are mixed well together. (2-3 minutes )
  • Add vegetable broth (or water) and mix well. Deglaze the pot by scraping the bottom with the spatula and making sure nothing is stuck at the bottom. Cancel Sauté function.
  • Place the lid on Instant Pot and move the knob to SEALING. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • After it is done cooking, wait for 5 minutes and do a QPR quick pressure release by moving the valve from SEALING to VENTING. Open the lid.
  • Add spinach and lemon juice. Gently stir the soup using a ladle. Adjust the seasoning. Serve in a bowl. Drizzle some lemon juice, black pepper, and garnish with fresh chopped herbs. Bon Appetit!
  • In a heavy bottom pan, add the olive oil. Once the oil heats up, add onions. Sprinkle some salt. Sauté on high for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, garlic and seasoning. Let it sizzle. Stir frequently for 3-4 minutes. Add barley, beans and rest of the veggies ( except spinach). Stir a few times so ingredients are mixed well together. (2-3 minutes )
  • Add vegetable broth. (or water) Mix well. Let it come to boil on high heat. Then reduce heat, cover the pan, and let it cook for about 15 mins on medium heat.
  • Check and stir a few times to make sure it does not burn at the bottom. Barley should be tender, and potatoes should be soft. Turn the heat off. Serve garnished as suggested. Enjoy.
  • Follow the same directions as above. Cook on High setting for 3 hours or Low setting for 5-6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 + cup, Calories 189 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 375 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

INSTANT POT® VEGAN VEGETABLE AND BARLEY SOUP



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Barley, zucchinis, carrots, tomatoes, and corn combine to make this hearty, versatile, filling vegan soup that is just so easy to make in your Instant Pot®.

Provided by Fioa

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes     Zucchini Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 quarts vegetable broth
1 cup uncooked barley
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned diced tomatoes
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup frozen corn kernels
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Combine vegetable broth, barley, tomatoes, carrots, celery, zucchini, onion, corn, bay leaves, salt, sugar, pepper, and garlic powder in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1116.5 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP



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Our taste testers loved this delicious vegetarian soup brimming with veggies and barley. Though it doesn't taste like it, the recipe from Mary Tallman of Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin has only 128 calories and 1 gram of fat!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 8h40m

Yield 12 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots, halved
1-1/2 cups frozen cut green beans
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
3 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 bay leaf
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in the water, broth, barley, bay leaf and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until barley and vegetables are tender. , Stir in tomatoes; cover and cook on high for 10-20 minutes or until heated through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the soup. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and turnips.
  • If you don't have barley, you can substitute another whole grain, such as brown rice or quinoa.
  • Be sure to rinse the barley before cooking it. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • If you want a thicker soup, you can add more barley or vegetables.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This Instant Pot Vegan Vegetable and Barley Soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with vegetables and barley, and it is seasoned to perfection. The soup is also very easy to make, thanks to the Instant Pot. Simply add all of the ingredients to the pot, set it to the soup setting, and let it cook. In just a few minutes, you will have a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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