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
- 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
- Protein 5.03 g Moderate
- Carbs 26.69 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.59 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.88 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 3.88 mg Low Source
- Sodium 475.04 mg High
- Fiber 7.15 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.71 g High
- Added Sugar 4.16 g Moderate
- Calcium 55.42 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source
- Potassium 430.17 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 106.13 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 12.43 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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 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 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.
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