HEARTY VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP

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My mom picked up this barley soup recipe in her fitness class and passed it to me. It's loaded with goodness! Sometimes, I substitute ground turkey as the meat and use chicken bouillon instead of beef flavored.-Emily Melton, Prophetstown, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
5 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, sliced
1 medium carrot, sliced
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1 bay leaf
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
3/4 cup quick-cooking barley

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the water, tomatoes, onion, celery, carrot, bouillon, bay leaf, garlic, salt, basil and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes., Stir in mixed vegetables and barley; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes longer or until vegetables and barley are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 527mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Sush King
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This soup is amazing! I've already made it twice this week.


Faizan Rafique
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! I'm definitely going to be making it again.


Miruna Andreea
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer. It's also a very affordable soup, which is a bonus.


Ajith Samaradiwakara
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of veggies that are about to go bad, and this soup is a great way to use them up. It's also a very healthy soup, so I feel good about feeding it to my family.


Ayumi Jinko
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Busi Tshabalala
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This soup was just what I was looking for on a cold winter day. It was hearty and filling, and the vegetables were all cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the flavor.


dilip Subba
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I'm not a big fan of barley, but I really liked this soup. The barley was cooked perfectly and didn't have that weird chewy texture that I usually don't like. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I would definit


Faisal Khan Khan
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This soup was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfectly. The barley was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were all tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jack durham
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I was looking for a hearty and healthy soup recipe, and this one fit the bill perfectly. The soup was packed with vegetables and barley, and it was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Tilahun Yalew
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This soup was easy to make and very satisfying. I used a variety of vegetables that I had on hand, and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making this again.


Memoona Khalid
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I'm not usually a fan of barley soups, but this one was really good. The vegetables were all fresh and flavorful, and the barley was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Erin Swartz
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This soup was a hit with my family! The barley added a nice chewy texture and the vegetables were all cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the flavor.


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