Hey Everyone !! Hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving with your family and friends and all the Black Friday shopping. Did you get all your items on your list? Was Instant pot on your shopping list? I am hoping a lot of our readers got an Instant pot after seeing so many delicious, quick recipes from us. Instant Pot is definitely worth the hype. Bloggers and foodies have been going crazy about Instant Pots over the past 2 years and I must say Anvita and myself got one last year.
The Instant pot was gathering dust sitting in the box for around 6 months as we were not completely convinced about the benefits. We took our time and analysis before hopping on the instant pot train! For newbies, an Instant Pot is a multi-function electric pressure cooker with multiple pre-configured settings. These settings remove the guesswork out of cooking.
This Vegetable Barley Soup is perfect when the weather starts to become cooler, and the light outside gets dimmer and dark. Its a simple and comforting meal that takes only a few moments to put together and sounds like the perfect thing to prepare. Bright vegetables, hearty Barley, fresh cilantro come together to create a bold flavorful in a bowl big comfort food hug —a delicious soup finished with a healthy squeeze of a vibrantly ripe and juicy lime.
So what is Barley?
Barley is a part of the grass family and is most popular after wheat, corn, and rice. Barley is a whole grain that is high in fiber, and protein. When cooked perfectly, barley has a chewy texture and a nutty flavor which is a bit similar to brown rice. Whole grain barley is a healthy high-fiber, high-protein whole grain boasting numerous health benefits. You can serve vegetarian curries, or vegetable stir-fry over barley over instead of rice.
Why you should include barley in your diet?
Barley, as per FDA, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and can lower cholesterol. It contains insoluble fiber that can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. It is high in fiber and protein and a good substitute for wheat and rice.
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric is a relative of the ginger family. It is vivid yellow orange in color and is commonly used in Indian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking. It has great medicinal properties and has been touted as a super food that can fight cancer, ease depression, and more. If you are under the weather, try this Turmeric Milk to help you get back on track with its medicinal benefits.
I just know winters were going to be a tough this year when the snow arrived at the beginning of November. Kids coughing and parents down with a sinus headache becomes a pretty common scene in every home. There’s no better comfort food than this Instant Pot vegetable Barley soup when you’re under the weather. It’s pure comfort and nourishment on a spoon! This Instant pot barley soup is loaded with health-supporting ingredients like ginger, garlic, turmeric, and lemongrass.
Anti-inflammatory and wonderfully tasty, these amazing aromatics create a light and bright soup Comforting and good for you! It’s absolutely a win-win, whether you’re sick or not. It is so delicious, light, and healthy, this Instant pot Vegetable barley soup is easy to make, too — you’re just a half hour away from a big fragrant pot of soup! Make lots, eat some, freeze some. Winter has just started, so start making some soup, dividing it into individual servings, and stashing it all in the freezer. I’m always so grateful to have this soup ready to go, for when a cold hits the house!
Stay healthy, everyone, and eat lots of soup! If you like this soup, you can try our Italian Lentil Soup, Tomato Basil Soup, Instant Pot Minestrone Soup, Instant Pot Vegetable Quinoa Soup or Instant Pot Vegan Pumpkin Soup.
Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe - Video
This recipe makes a mild, kid-friendly soup. For more spice add more herbs or add a few splashes of hot sauce before serving. This soup can easily made Plant based .. just substitute the oil for vegetable broth or water .
