Tomato Barley Soup
Tomato Barley Soup brings together sweet sautéed onions, celery, carrots, and garlic with both fresh and canned tomatoes for a bright, hearty bowl. As the barley simmers in chicken broth, it turns tender and gives the soup a comforting body and gently savory depth. Ideal for a cozy lunch or weeknight dinner, it’s warming without feeling heavy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato Barley Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 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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- 49
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the onions, celery, carrots, garlic, and oil, and sauté until the vegetables are nearly tender.
- 2
Add the water, fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, chicken broth, barley, and black pepper.
- 3
Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the barley is tender.
- Calories 174.75 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 5.03 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 26.69 g 10%
- Total Fat 5.59 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.88 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 475.04 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 7.15 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 10.71 g --
- Added Sugars 4.16 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 55.42 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 430.17 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 106.13 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 12.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Tomato Barley Soup is a Jewish soup recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Black Pepper, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 174.75 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato Barley Soup?
- It is a Jewish soup recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Tomato Barley Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Black Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth, Diced Carrots. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato Barley Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 174.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tomato Barley Soup healthy?
- Tomato Barley Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 174.75 calories and 5.03 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 475.04 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.16 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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