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139.6K shares 1.2K 137.8K 501 Jump to Recipe This Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup recipe couldn’t be easier. Just throw everything in the crockpot and walk away! Healthy, delicious and packed with nutrients. 164 calories and 4 Weight Watchers SP This slow cooker vegetable barley soup saved me on more than one occasion. I’ve lost count of how many times we’ve sat on the sidelines of my son’s soccer game on windy, blustery days. We barely noticed the weather while the game is on – cheering and living vicariously through every kick, pass and tackle will do that. But once we’re on our way home, all I can think of is a hot bowl of soup. Truth be told, any of our favorite soup recipes would do. My son would vote for his favorite Pesto Turkey Tortellini Soup and my husband would opt for something like my Chicken and Rice Soup (Instant Pot). But there is something really appealing about throwing all of the ingredients into a crockpot before the game and coming home to a piping hot, ALREADY COOKED batch of soup. Just serve and eat! What kind of vegetables are in a vegetable barley soup? The beauty of a crockpot vegetable soup like this is that you can throw almost any vegetable into the mix, substituting your favorites for any of the ingredients listed. Use what’s already in your fridge or freezer – frozen vegetables are great for slow cooker soups – so that you don’t have to make a separate trip to the store. I used sweet potato, carrots, onion, frozen green beans, celery and canned tomatoes, along with a scoop of pearl barley. If some of those ingredients don’t float your boat, feel free to make substitutions. If I’m eating this for a light lunch, I’ll typically serve it alongside some whole grain crackers and hummus for an added boost of protein. You could also add beans, shredded rotisserie chicken or sautéed beef to make a more hearty dinnertime meal for your family. Does vegetable barley soup freeze well? This recipes makes a ton of soup (11 cups), which makes it ideal for eating then freezing. Meals for days! Allow the soup to cool, then transfer it to freezer safe containers, such as these glass ones (affiliate link). Freeze the soup for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, defrost the soup in the refrigerator, then gently reheat it on the stove or in the microwave. Other healthy vegetarian recipes: Vegetable Curry Quinoa Bowls {Cookin’ Canuck} Whole Wheat Gnocchi with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce {Cookin’ Canuck} Easy Vegetable Soft Tacos {Cookin’ Canuck} Healthy Veggie Rolls {Little Broken} Vegan Jambalaya {Simple Vegan Blog} Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup RecipeThis Slow Cooker Vegetable Barley Soup recipe (vegan) couldn’t be easier. Just throw everything in the crockpot and walk away! Healthy, delicious and packed with nutrients. 164 calories and 4 Weight Watcher Freestyle SP5 from 9 votes Print Pin RateCourse: SoupsCuisine: AmericanKeyword: Clean Eating, Healthy Dinners, Vegan, VegetarianPrep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 8 hoursTotal Time: 8 hours 10 minutesServings: 11 CupsCalories: 164.7kcalAuthor: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck Ingredients 1 yellow onion chopped 2 carrots cut into 1/2-circles 2 stalks celery chopped 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces 4 garlic cloves minced 1 1/2 cups frozen green beans 3/4 cup pearl barley 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1 14 ounce can petite diced tomatoes 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth 2 cups water 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley Instructions Combine all of the ingredients, except for the parsley, in a large (6-quart) slow cooker. Cook on LOW until the barley is tender, about 8 hours. Stir in the parsley. Serve. Video Notes Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 5 (Old SmartPoints), 4 (Points+) Nutrition Serving: 1.75 Cups | Calories: 164.7 kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.6 g | Protein: 4.5 g | Fat: 0.7 g | Sodium: 505.5 mg | Fiber: 9 g | Sugar: 8.5 g Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it. This post originally published on January 6, 2016 and updated on January 27, 2020. Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
