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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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    Bacon-Beef Barley Soup

    Here’s a robust dish that’s perfect for hungry teenagers! Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this quick, comforting soup really hits the spot. —Cathy Peterson, Menominee, Michigan

    Beef Barley Soup with Roasted Vegetables

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

    Comforting Beef Barley Soup

    When the weather outside is nippy, we want a bowl of soup that’s chock-full of beef, barley and veggies. It's...

    Ground Beef Barley Soup

    I first tasted this soup when a friend served it to our family one day after church. It's now a...

    Mushroom Barley Soup

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

    Mushroom Barley Soup

    This mushroom barley soup is chock-full of veggies and grains. It's brimming with flavor!

    25 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

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

    Beef Barley Skillet

    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

    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

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

    Barley Corn Salad

    A terrific alternative to pasta salad, this colorful side dish adds refreshing herb flavor to corn, barley, and red and...

    Dutch Oven Beef Barley Soup

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

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    Barley Risotto

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

    Beef Barley Soup with Roasted Vegetables

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

    Barley Beef Skillet

    Even my 3-year-old loves this family-favorite beef barley skillet. It's very filling, inexpensive and packed with veggies. It's also really...

    Orange Barley Chicken

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

    Homemade Lentil Barley Stew

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

    Mango Barley Salad

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

    Vegetable and Barley Pilaf

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

    Ground Beef Barley Soup

    I first tasted this soup when a friend served it to our family one day after church. It's now a...

    Hearty Oxtail Soup

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

    Southwestern Beef Barley Stew

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

    Slow-Cooked Beef Barley Soup

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

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    Southwestern Barley Salad

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

    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...

    Barley Burger Stew

    "I found this hearty stew recipe in an old cookbook purchased at a flea market," recalls Judy McCarthy of Derby,...

    Barley and Mushrooms

    I serve this with baked chicken, particularly when we want a change from rice dishes.—Carol Funk, Richard, Saskatchewan

    Baked Barley Pudding

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

    Barley Casserole

    "Growing up on a farm, I was used to eating good wholesome food, including a variety of barley dishes," informs...