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Pearl Barley Vegetable Minestrone

Pearl Barley Vegetable Minestrone

The ultimate comfort food, Pearl Barley Vegetable Minestrone is a hearty, nutritious soup packed with vibrant vegetables and chewy barley. It's perfect for cozy nights in or serving to family and friends. This easy weeknight dinner will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings, making it a must-try recipe!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Pearl Barley
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth or chicken broth, low-sodium preferred
  • 2 medium Zucchini diced
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 big Potato peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 1/2 pound Swiss Chard tough stalks removed and diced (8 ounces)
  • 2 medium Carrots diced
  • 2 medium Tomatoes diced
  • 4 ounces Green Beans chopped
  • 4 ounces Cabbage chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Basil finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese grated (more if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large Pot
  • Grater
  • Chef's Knife
  • Peeler
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Rinse the pearl barley under cold water and place it in a large saucepan with the vegetable broth.
  2. Bring the broth to a gentle boil over medium heat. Add all the prepared vegetables except for the parsley and basil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent vegetables from sticking to the bottom.
  4. Add the chopped parsley and basil halfway through cooking, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Once cooked, turn off the heat and mix in Parmesan cheese and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
  6. Serve the Pearl Barley Vegetable Minestrone hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.