Pressure Cooker Vegan Barley and Vegetable Soup
Pressure Cooker Vegan Barley and Vegetable Soup is cozy and satisfying, with tender barley, sweet corn, and garden vegetables simmered in a tomato-rich broth. Bay leaves and garlic add warmth while the Instant Pot locks in hearty flavors and a pleasing, brothy texture. Serve it for an easy weeknight dinner or pack it for comforting lunches through the week.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Vegan Barley and Vegetable Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the vegetable broth, barley, tomatoes, carrots, celery, zucchini, onion, corn, bay leaves, salt, sugar, pepper, and garlic powder to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure as directed by the manufacturer and set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 2
Use the natural-release method to release the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions, which takes 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- Calories 291.65 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 12.23 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 52.69 g 19%
- Total Fat 4.11 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.06 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.34 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1248.58 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 10.95 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 10.28 g --
- Added Sugars 1.56 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 98.61 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.33 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 681.29 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 413.82 mcg Good Source 46%
- Vitamin C 11.89 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Vegan Barley and Vegetable Soup is a Russian soup recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Black Pepper, Carrot, and Celery. Each serving provides about 291.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Vegan Barley and Vegetable Soup?
- It is a Russian soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Pressure Cooker Vegan Barley and Vegetable Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Corn. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Vegan Barley and Vegetable Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 291.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Vegan Barley and Vegetable Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Vegan Barley and Vegetable Soup healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Vegan Barley and Vegetable Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 291.65 calories and 12.23 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1248.58 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.06 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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