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...

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...


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...


Southwestern Beef Barley Stew

12 reviews

Hearty and easy to fix, this thick stew has a comforting, chili-like flavor. It's my best barley recipe. I'm sure...

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...


Homemade Lentil Barley Stew

7 reviews

Green chiles and fresh ginger add zip to this thick meatless stew. It can be served as is or with...


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Barley Risotto

6 reviews

Low in fat, but high in fiber, this delicious barley risotto puts a twist on the typical dish. With its...


Golden Beet Curry Risotto with Crispy Beet Greens

I was delighted to find golden beets at the farmers market and knew they'd be perfect in a risotto recipe...


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...

Vegetable and Barley Pilaf

5 reviews

Hearty, colorful, easy and fast were the reviews we gave this good-for-you dish. Barley has a healthy amount of soluble...


Rice and Barley Pilaf

3 reviews

With a trio of whole grains, wild and brown rice and barley, this is packed with nutrition. Add half-and-half 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...


Bean & Barley Salad

20 reviews

"This hearty salad lasts for days in the fridge - perfect for leftovers. We like to spoon it onto pita...


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...


Grilled Chicken with Barley

2 reviews

With this meal's delicious, fresh flavors, perfect portion size and balance of nutrition, you're getting a big reward for just...


Barley Chili

1 review

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


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...


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...

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Barley Risotto and Beef Stroganoff

1 review

I was missing my Russian grandma's barley porridge and beef stroganoff, so I combined the two dishes. Cook the barley...


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...


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....


Broccoli Barley Soup

1 review

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


Southwestern Barley Salad

Cilantro comes through in this colorful side that's zesty but not too spicy. It also makes a great luncheon dish...