Best 8 Tomato Basil And Barley Soup Recipes

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In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to explore the enticing realm of tomato basil and barley soup, a symphony of flavors that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Delve into the intricacies of this delectable dish as we unravel the secrets behind its preparation, introducing you to the finest ingredients and guiding you through the steps to create a hearty and flavorful soup. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will unveil the culinary magic that transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary and comforting meal, perfect for any occasion.

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TOMATO AND BARLEY SOUP



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I have adapted this recipe from one that I found on allrecipes.com by Nancy Olsen. It is so healthy, Weight Watcher friendly and tastes great. You can substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth if you want vegetarian.

Provided by GaylaV

Categories     Grains

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup onion (diced)
1 cup carrot (diced)
1 cup celery (diced)
2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup pearl barley
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (I like to give them a whirl in the food processor)
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot.
  • Add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Saute for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are starting to soften.
  • While they are cooking pour the barley into a dish with water to cover.
  • Add the tomatoes, broth, water, bay leaf, and pepper and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain the barley and add to the pot.
  • Reduce heat and cook at a low boil for about 45 minutes (until the barley is tender).
  • Add more water or broth if it thickens too much.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.1, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 439.6, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.3, Protein 4.1

ROASTED TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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Serve Ina Garten's Roasted Tomato Basil Soup recipe, made with canned and fresh plum tomatoes, for an elegant starter from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28-ounce) canned plum tomatoes, with their juice
4 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 quart chicken stock or water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Toss together the tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread the tomatoes in 1 layer on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes.
  • In an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, saute the onions and garlic with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the butter, and red pepper flakes for 10 minutes, until the onions start to brown. Add the canned tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock. Add the oven-roasted tomatoes, including the liquid on the baking sheet. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes. Pass through a food mill fitted with the coarsest blade. Taste for seasonings. Serve hot or cold.

TOMATO BASIL SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: oil, onion, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, tomato paste, fresh basil, crushed tomato, vegetable broth, baking soda, fresh thyme

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup fresh basil
28 oz crushed tomato, 2 cans
6 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 sprigs fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Combine oil, onion, celery, and garlic over medium heat in a large pot. Sauté for 3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  • Add salt, pepper, tomato paste, basil, crushed tomatoes, broth, baking soda, and thyme. Bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat and cover, simmering for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover and remove thyme.
  • Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
  • Allow to cool 2 minutes and serve topped with basil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 17 grams

TOMATO BASIL SOUP



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A creamy rendition of a traditional favorite. This has made me a SouperHero in my house. This meal is full-bodied enough to not need the addition of a sandwich; however, garlic bread is nice for dipping.

Provided by Sara

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

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons butter
1 onion, thinly sliced
15 baby carrots, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Hunt's®)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (such as Hunt's®)
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in both amounts of tomato sauce, chicken broth, basil, and oregano. Increase heat to medium and simmer until soup is reduced, 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Pour soup into a blender no more than half full. Cover and hold lid down; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend. Add cream. Continue to puree in batches until smooth, transferring creamy soup to another pot.
  • Heat soup over medium-high heat until hot, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 747.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

TOMATO BEEF BARLEY SOUP



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When my children were young, I needed a soup that everyone would eat-something filling but also something delicious. My sons really liked barley soup from a can, so I decided to try making it myself. My boys are now young adults, and this is one of the first things they ask me to make when they come to visit. -Karla Johnson, Winter Haven, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h20m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 medium head cabbage, coarsely shredded (about 5 cups)
1 large carrot, chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
2 cans (8 ounces each) roasted garlic tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups fresh or frozen corn (about 10 ounces), thawed
1/2 cup medium pearl barley

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef mixture to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Stir in cabbage, carrot, salt, pepper, broth, tomato sauce and tomatoes. Cook, covered, on low 6 hours., Stir in corn and barley; turn up to high and cook until barley is tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

TOMATO BARLEY SOUP



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I LOVE soup! This is one of my favorites. It has lots of vegetables and is full of flavor. I usually throw in some chopped cabbage. To make this a vegetarian recipe, use vegetable broth for the chicken broth.

Provided by Nancy Olsen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 ½ cups water
2 tomatoes, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
1 (10.75 ounce) can chicken broth
¼ cup uncooked barley
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the onions, celery, carrots, garlic and oil and saute for 5 to 10 minutes, or until all vegetables are almost tender.
  • Then add the water, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, barley and ground black pepper.
  • Stir thoroughly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes, or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 455.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

TOMATO BARLEY SOUP



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Great simple comfort food. Good for you, too! For the vegan version, simply substitute a plant-based oil such as coconut or walnut for the butter when you saute the onions.

Provided by TheRedneckHippie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (28 ounce) bottles tomato puree
6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable stock
2 large yellow onions
3 tablespoons butter (sub a plant-based oil for vegan soup)
1 cup barley (uncooked)
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon red pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large soup pot (For the vegan version, simply substitute a plant-based oil for the butter. Walnut would be good, but use whatever you have on hand.). Chop onion and saute in butter (oil) until translucent.
  • Add spices and stir 'til fragrant.
  • Pour in tomato puree, water and barley, and simmer over medium heat until barley is tender (about an hour).
  • Turn off heat, add coconut milk, serve. Garnish with basil leaves and/or cheese if desired.
  • This soup is GREAT with a grilled cheese sandwich.

TOMATO BARLEY SOUP



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I frequently serve this attractive soup as the mouthwatering meal after a day of skiing and sledding. Everyone who samples it comments on the robust tomato taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h25m

Yield 28 servings (7 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

4-1/2 to 5 pounds broiler/fryer chicken pieces, skin removed
4 quarts water
6 large carrots, sliced
5 medium onions, chopped
2 cups sliced celery
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
2 teaspoon salt, optional
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons dried savory
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
1 bottle (32 ounces) tomato juice
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 2 hours. , Remove chicken; allow to cool. Skim fat from broth. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; return to pan. , Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until barley and rice are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe tomatoes: The fresher the tomatoes, the better the soup will taste. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
  • Roast the tomatoes: Roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavor and makes them sweeter.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich, flavorful taste.
  • Add some barley: Barley adds a chewy texture and nutty flavor to the soup. It also helps to thicken the soup.
  • Season the soup to taste: Taste the soup and add more salt, pepper, or herbs as needed.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh basil: Fresh basil adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the soup. It's the perfect finishing touch.

Conclusion:

This tomato basil and barley soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. The soup can be served hot or cold, and it's even better the next day. So next time you're looking for a tasty and nutritious soup, give this tomato basil and barley soup a try!

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