Easy Cabbage Barley Soup Recipe
If you want a healthy and comforting meal, this Easy Cabbage Barley Soup Recipe is perfect for you. It is warm, filling and full of simple flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 cups cabbage shredded
- 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Barley
- Rinse barley under cold water. This removes excess starch and helps keep the soup clear.
Cook the Base
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Add Vegetables
- Add carrots and cabbage. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened and well combined.
Add Liquid Ingredients
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Add Barley and Spices
- Add barley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well and bring the soup to a boil.
Simmer the Soup
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 30–35 minutes until barley is tender and soup thickens.
Adjust Seasoning
- Taste the soup and adjust salt and spices as needed for balanced flavor.
Serve Warm
- Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Prepare the Barley
Rinse barley under cold water. This removes excess starch and helps keep the soup clear. - Cook the Base
Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion and garlic. Cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant. - Add Vegetables
Add carrots and cabbage. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened and well combined. - Add Liquid Ingredients
Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly. - Add Barley and Spices
Add barley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well and bring the soup to a boil. - Simmer the Soup
Reduce heat and let it simmer for 30–35 minutes until barley is tender and soup thickens. - Adjust Seasoning
Taste the soup and adjust salt and spices as needed for balanced flavor. - Serve Warm
Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.