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Barley soup recipe | How to make barley soup

By swasthi , on December 23, 2019, 31 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Barley soup -barley is commonly used in India during summers to avoid dehydration and constipation. It also helps to lower cholesterol and better manage diabetes as it is low in Glycemic index. This wonder grain is one of the super foods to include in our diet if you have not yet.

vegetable barley soup

To know more on the nutritional facts of barley, i suggest use google. This is a simple barley soup recipe which I follow, every time with different seasoning. It makes a perfect breakfast or a light meal.

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You can use any of your favorite seasonings or herbs or spice powders. I have not used any for mine, as I love to eat this simple sometimes.

A break from the usual masalas and sambar powders and ginger garlic. Even the plain one tastes absolutely delicious with a nutty flavor.

The fiber in barley can upset the stomach and leave us bloated, so always soaking barley for at least 4 hours and discarding the soaked water is best.

Partially cooked or under cooked barley too can upset the stomach. So it needs to be cooked until very soft. I have used my choice of veggies I suggest replacing whatever you like.

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vegetable barley soup recipe

Barley soup recipe | How to make barley soup

Barley soup is healthy, delicious and wholesome.Enjoy it warm any time.
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Prep Time6 hours
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time7 hours
Servings3
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

  • 3 tbsp Barley
  • 1 ½ tbsp Barley flour (refer notes, optional)
  • 2 cups water (adjust while cooking)
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • ¼ cup green peas
  • ½ cup palak or spring onions or any leafy veggies
  • 1 cup Veggies like cauliflower, potatoes, sweet potatoes, beetroot, pumpkin
  • Pepper powder as needed
  • Salt to taste

Herbs and seasonings that go well

  • amchur powder (mango powder) or lemon juice as needed
  • kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves powder)
  • Dry ginger powder or fresh ginger
  • ajwain (carom seeds)
  • garam masala
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Dill leaves /sabasigge soppu
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Instructions

  • Wash and soak barley for at least 4 hours.
  • Discard the soaked water.
  • Add 2 cups of water and cook till very soft. Or pressure cook for 6 to 8 whistles. If using potatoes cook them along with barley.
  • Add chopped veggies and mix barley flour in some water to remove lumps and pour. Cook till the veggies are cooked. Add more water if needed.
  • Add salt and desired seasoning and cook for a min or 2.
  • Serve barley soup for breakfast, snack or a meal.
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Notes

Adding barley flour definitely adds a great taste and flavor to the soup.
how to barley flour at home.
Wash barley in lot of water, drain and fan dry for some time and roast till they turn crunchy, powder and store in a clean jar. Stays good for up to an year in freezer

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Barley soup recipe | How to make barley soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
Sodium 28mg1%
Potassium 212mg6%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 3960IU79%
Vitamin C 7.4mg9%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 1.1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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we love to serve barley soup warm during winters and chilled during summers.

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About swasthi

I’m Swasthi shreekanth, the recipe developer, food photographer & food writer behind Swasthis recipes. My aim is to help you cook great Indian food with my time-tested recipes. After 2 decades of experience in practical Indian cooking I started this blog to help people cook better & more often at home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook I am sure Swasthi’s Recipes will assist you to enhance your cooking skills.
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zari
August 24, 2019 9:56 am

4 stars
hello,
kindly tell me which fruits will be good in cold n cough..what food shld i use for toddler in cold n cough to heal faster

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swasthi
Reply to  zari
August 24, 2019 1:45 pm

Hi Zari,
Not many choices. We just give sweet apples, papaya (just ripe & not over ripe) & chikoo. Some kids don’t do well with apples too. The other option is to steam the whole apple and then cube it. Warm apples are soothing to the throat as well. You can also give steamed pears.

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Sayli
December 20, 2017 9:35 pm

5 stars
Hi can u pls tell me 1 yr old baby receipes

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swasthi
Reply to  Sayli
December 21, 2017 1:44 pm

Hi Sayli
You can check these Baby recipes.

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Farheen
June 8, 2017 12:08 pm

5 stars
Hello swasthi, please can u give me some information regarding barley,it is known as jau ka sattu.As u mentioned the procedure to make barley flour can we use that same flour for making sattu?

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alsaa
May 8, 2016 8:38 am

Can I give this soup every day to my 3+ daughter.

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swasthi
Reply to  alsaa
May 11, 2016 11:38 am

Yes you can

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Rajani Kulkarni
January 23, 2014 1:20 pm

Yummy soup n healthy too…. I'll definitely try this

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Rajani Kulkarni
January 23, 2014 1:18 pm

Looks yummy n it's healthy too….. I'll definitely try this

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Bhawya Sankar
August 18, 2013 3:58 am

Mouthwatering soup.. love veggies 🙂

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Ruxana Gafoor
April 3, 2013 5:48 am

lovely yummy soup…nice clicks too

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Julie
April 2, 2013 3:51 pm

very healthy soup!!

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Arthy Suman
April 2, 2013 3:23 pm

perfect clicks, soup looks very healthy…

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PT
April 2, 2013 2:52 pm

even i made soup today but with oats 🙂 healthy and delicious soup..

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Amrita Vishal
April 2, 2013 1:22 pm

This is a super healthy soup and I am so loving that slice of lemon.. very refreshing

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Premalatha Aravindhan
April 2, 2013 1:04 pm

wow delicious soup,yum!!

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Gauri
April 2, 2013 12:40 pm

This is soo healthy and light.. I would love to have a bowl right now!

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Saranya Balaji
April 2, 2013 12:08 pm

delicious and filling soup…

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Meena Selvakumaran
April 2, 2013 8:11 am

Very filling and comfort food.

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Nilu A
April 2, 2013 4:20 am

I love this soup! Looks perfect 🙂

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Priya Suresh
April 1, 2013 10:19 pm

Very filling,healthy and definitely a comforting soup.

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Suja Manoj
April 1, 2013 9:33 pm

Healthy filling soup,nice one dear

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divya
April 1, 2013 9:21 pm

Just mouthwatering…looks yummy & delicious!

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Kitchen Queen
April 1, 2013 7:04 pm

Barley is my favorite grain too. delicious soup

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