Easy Vegan Bean & Barley Soup

Name: Easy Vegan Bean & Barley Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: • Drizzle of broth or olive oil; • 6 garlic cloves, minced; • 2 cups dried white beans or 4 (15-ounce) cans (cannellini, Great Northern, navy, or baby lima); • 2 medium carrots, peeled, end trimmed; • 1 large tomato; • 1 medium onion, skin peeled (white or yellow); • 4 bay leaves; • 1 large red bell pepper, cored; • ½ cup hulled or pearl barley, rinsed in a fine mesh strainer; • 1 large lemon, juice

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:55min

This Easy Vegan Bean & Barley Soup is the perfect weeknight dinner—and the leftovers make a delicious, protein-rich lunch! Made with simple pantry staples like white beans, barley, and fresh vegetables, it’s satisfying, delicious, and perfect for meal prep. Plus, you can use soaked dried beans or canned beans—both methods are detailed below!

Updated at: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:09:28 GMT