Barley Recipes

Use recipes with barley to mix up your whole grain routine. You can spice things up with with Indian barley recipes for dinner—or start your day with breakfast barley recipes that have mild nutty flavor.

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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...


Beef Barley Skillet

3 reviews

This versatile dish goes together fast since it's made with quick-cooking barley. You can make it with ground turkey or...


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...


Pressure-Cooker Apple-Cranberry Grains

These assorted pressure-cooker grains are perfect together. A hearty breakfast is ready fast in the morning, making this healthy recipe...

Mango Barley Salad

4 reviews

I made this fresh, colorful mango salad on the fly and it was a big hit! The bright flavor is...


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...

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...


Veggie Barley Salad

"When I took this salad to a family potluck, it was such a hit! I often fix it with basil-flavored...


Beef and Barley

I like to serve this to company. I'm not sure where the recipe originated for this country-style dish, but I...


Vegetable Soup with Dumplings

This nutritious soup never gets boring, because the vegetables can vary depending on what's in season or on hand. In...

Mushroom Barley Casserole

7 reviews

A dear friend shared this recipe with me years ago. My family enjoys it with meat dishes as a substitute...


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...


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,...


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Chicken Barley Soup

24 reviews

No question—this is my favorite barley soup! It's so filling that I serve it as a hearty main dish, and...


Hearty Oxtail Soup

7 reviews

I created this recipe on the spur of the moment for a friend who was coming to visit. I knew...

Scotch Broth Soup

8 reviews

Early in winter, I make up big pots of this hearty soup to freeze in plastic containers. Then I can...


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...


Baked Barley Pudding

1 review

My husband isn't a rice fan, so I often replace it with barley. This dessert recipe has the same sweet...


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...


Beef Barley Stew

10 reviews

I like barley, so I knew I had to try this beef and barley stew recipe when I ran across...


Vegetable Barley Saute

2 reviews

This wonderful side dish can easily be turned into a hearty entree by adding cooked chicken. —Taste of Home Test...


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.


Vegetable Barley Bake

1 review

Forget the potatoes and rice, and consider this change-of-pace dinner accompaniment. Wholesome barley makes for a heart-smart dish that complements...


Vegetable Beef Barley Soup

9 reviews

The barley helps to make this soup filling and robust. I like to eat vegetable beef barley soup with a...

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Apple-Cranberry Grains

1 review

These delicious slow-cooker grains are perfect. I set my slow cooker to start automatically overnight and a hearty breakfast is...


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...


Beef Barley Lentil Soup

32 reviews

I serve this soup often to family and friends on cold nights, along with homemade rolls and a green salad....


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Hearty Beef and Barley Soup

38 reviews

This hearty beef barley soup is a favorite menu item in our house throughout the year. Everyone savors the flavor....


Orange Barley Chicken

1 review

My mother used to prepare orange chicken with rice back in the ‘60s, and it was so good. My version...


Mushroom Barley Soup

23 reviews

A few years ago, a friend at work shared the recipe for this wonderful soup. With beef, barley and vegetables,...