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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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 up with the best cabbage dish. My vegetarian soup was the clear winner. —Lorraine Caland, Shuniah, Ontario

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...


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...


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...

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....


Nutty Barley Bake

13 reviews

When I started bringing this distinctive dish to holiday dinners, a lot of people had never seen barley in anything...

Beef Barley Soup with Roasted Vegetables

9 reviews

The beauty of this soup is that you can roast the vegetables separately in the oven while it's simmering away....


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...


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...


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...

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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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...


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...


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...


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 Casserole

7 reviews

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


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...


Veggie Barley Salad

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


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...


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...


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 Saute

2 reviews

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


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,...


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...

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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...


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...


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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Barley Risotto

6 reviews

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


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...