Barley Soup Recipes

Barley can lend a rich, earthy flavor to any dish–including barley soup. Try these tempting barley soup recipes for lentil soup, beef barley soup, hamburger soup, stone soup, mushroom barley soup, chicken barley soup and more.

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27 Comforting Barley Soup Recipes

If you’re in search of a hearty and cozy meal, look no farther than these barley soup recipes.

Cabbage Barley Soup

9 reviews

My neighbor had an abundance of cabbage, so a group of us had a contest to see who could come...


Butternut Squash and Barley Soup

5 reviews

I love to use my garden produce in this veggie-packed soup. Serve it with bread or oatmeal dinner rolls and...


Hearty Vegetable Barley Soup

2 reviews

My mom picked up this barley soup recipe in her fitness class and passed it to me. It’s loaded with...


Slow-Cooker Beef Barley Soup

4 reviews

Here's a stick-to-your-ribs type of slow-cooker beef and barley soup. I've also used a chuck roast, rump roast and London...

Easy Beef Barley Soup

14 reviews

“This soup is really easy and takes very little time to put together. You can serve it for a leftover...


Barley Chili

1 review

"A friend gave me this recipe using wheat, which I replaced with barley," notes Marv Salter of West Hills, California....

Mushroom Onion Barley Soup

2 reviews

After tinkering with three different recipes, I came up with this warming rich, dark brown broth with hearty mushrooms, barley...


Scotch Broth

2 reviews

“Add a side of bread to this luscious concoction of lamb, vegetables and barley, and you'll have all a hungry...


Bacon-Beef Barley Soup

11 reviews

Here’s a robust dish that’s perfect for hungry teenagers! Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this quick, comforting soup really hits...


Beef Barley Soup with Veggies

16 reviews

"Once a year, I invite my relatives—about 25 people in all—for soup day to honor my late husband's birthday. I...

Stone Soup

1 review

After reading the Stone Soup story, our Test Kitchen enjoyed concocting this version of the folktale classic. It’s chock-full of...


Mushroom Barley Soup for Two

10 reviews

This is part of my favorite meal, quick and easy to prepare and the perfect amount for two. The mushrooms,...


Barley Vegetable Soup

6 reviews

You'll love this delicious meatless soup brimming with veggies and barley. The plus is it's good for you too! —Mary...


Hearty Barley Beef Soup

1 review

A big slice of sourdough bread goes great with a bowl of this heart-warming soup that's brimming with beef and...


Chili with Barley

3 reviews

From Falmouth, Kentucky, Shirley McClanahan notes, “This is one of those quick but delicious, one-dish dinner recipes you can never...

Deb’s Mushroom & Barley Soup

5 reviews

Nothing is more comforting than coming home to this rich soup! I prepare the ingredients the night before and start...


Mushroom Spinach Barley Soup

3 reviews

Looking for a filling, meatless meal in a bowl? Ladle up this delicious soup. It's a treasured favorite with my...


Slow-Cooked Beef Barley Soup

20 reviews

My hubby doesn't usually consider a bowl of soup 'dinner,' but this hearty, comforting soup, served with cornbread on the...


Barley Chicken Chili

4 reviews

I was looking for a new recipe for chicken when I discovered a dish I thought my husband might like....


White Bean ‘N’ Barley Soup

3 reviews

"A friend of mine gave me this recipe, and it's delicious," says Stephanie Land of Sudbury, Ontario.


Wild Rice and Barley Soup Mix

2 reviews

Let loved ones warm up on frosty nights with this hearty, stick-to-the-ribs soup. Layered in pretty bow-tied jars, the mix...


Dutch Oven Beef Barley Soup

1 review

Curling is a favorite winter sport around here. And this cozy, beefy dish is one of the best Dutch...


Ground Beef and Barley Soup

20 reviews

I came across this recipe years ago at a recipe exchange through a church group. The contributor didn't sign her...


Mexican Bean Barley Soup

1 review

Wonderfully warming, this soup is always on the menu for the retreats we host on our woodland farm. Everyone enjoys...

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Lentil-Barley Ham Soup

5 reviews

“This hearty veggie-and-herb soup is light and easy to prepare, yet still has all the delicious flavor of my grandmother's...


Southwestern Chicken Barley Soup

6 reviews

Kell Ferell of Alamo, North Dakota drives 80 miles round-trip every day for her job, so she needs quick, healthy...


Turkey Barley Tomato Soup

3 reviews

This low-calorie soup is so quick to prepare and tastes so good. It's a real stomach-filler and warms us up...


Broccoli Barley Soup

1 review

The addition of barley makes this both a flavorful and hearty broccoli soup.


Short Rib Soup

2 reviews

This is one of my dad's most irresistible dishes. It has a flavorful broth, tender meat and colorful vegetables. It...


Barley Beef Stew

15 reviews

On cool days, which we get plenty of here, I like to get out my slow cooker and make up...