I made this tonight for dinner and it was Outstanding! So Delicious! I added garbonzo beans and the barley you suggested and guessed at about 1/4 cup of barley and it was perfect! I sent a generous portion next door to my neighbor who recently lost her husband. She hasn't felt like cooking. She texted almost immediatley stating how good it was! It's Definitely a, "send some to the neighbors" worthy soup! Thanks so much!
@@rebeccabouranis7674 ~Rececca, I'm not the person U asked, but I did make John's soup tonight. 🤗 I ran to the store & got some Bobs Red Mill Pearl Barley. They had various directions on the bag & the one for soup said that after you rinse/drain one cup of the grain, add it to the soup & let it simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. It was yummy! I made the soup just like John did, except I added a leftover Parmigiano-Reggiano rind.. Those rinds are ALWAYS so delicious in soups! I'm glad I made his veggie soup & I'm glad I tried pearl barley! 😋 NUM!!
My oldest grandson is A HUGE fan of tomato soup with French cut green beans and corn. I've introduced him to a full veg soup with a tomato soup base. Now he's addicted! I make it from scratch. I miss him so much. He's just about to turn 15 and I'll be visiting him so I'll be making it for his birthday. Thanks for the good memory, John. P. S.: It's the one dish his dad can't get right it seems. 🤔
This is my favorite way !! What k made tonight the tomatoe juice based ones and I don’t care I will use canned stuff other then potatoes Frfr and simmer it down a bit and keep adding certain veggies at certain times works best for me !!
It looks real good. This is one thing that my daughter said that she remembered growing up, we had a big garden and I would make a big pot of vegetable soup with the different vegetables. Two of the things that we put in it was butter beans and okra. My kids loved it.
I had sweet potatoes instead of potatoes and I put chicken broth because I didn’t have vegetable broth turned out amazing. This is my family‘s favourite meal. I love how you cook so simple and so good thank you. 💜
I add a few green apples to my veggie soup they add such a delicious complex flavor to the soup . You don’t taste apple but it adds it’s fresh taste to the soup. I make a tomato based stock for this soup. Yummy 😊
for my friends closer to the poverty line, please don’t be scared to use canned or frozen veggies and soup. It’s still absolutely delicious, so warm and comforting and you can eat off a pot of the soup for a little while 💕💕💕
Not so sure can are cheaper LOL. I bought $15 worth of ingredients in cans - just because of convenience. Dump it in a crockpot and a couple hours later it tastes great!
Absolutely agree. There is nothing wrong with canned or frozen fruits or veggies they both are just as good and have just as good nutritional values as fresh produce the only reason why people might think it is bad is because they don't know how to observe the nutritional label or they listen to the stereotype opinions. I've worked in many industries, and a lot of them in food factories, and the only loss in good canned food is usually vitamin B or C (meaning without the preservatives, syrups, or any other additives) but it is 10% loss of nutritional value to heat seal the cans which is not very much because when you cook, microwave or add to your Fresh produce it loses nutritional value too.
@@Ghostburn70we have to eat everyday buddy. Multiple times a day. Food prices are rising. Some people hit hard times. A device doesn’t in anyway mean that you can make ends meet. Should I keep going?
I watched this recipe last night, and while I was fallins asleep, it got carved in my head. I cooked it for lunch today. I used fresh tomatos and added eggplant too. I had frozen chicken broth home. It turned out delicious, just fantastic. So tasty and much easier than a canned soup. Loving it. Thanks for sharing great recipes.
My mom always put cabbage in her vegetable soup. I still do it to this day. It's added to the soup last and cooked for just a few more minutes to get a little tender. Yum!
BARLEY!!!! I LOVE BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP!!! Never thought of that. What We've been doing recently is doing a soup VERY similar to what You're doing but with something added - cook 2 pork chops in a slow cooker on high. Season with only salt/pepper and a little steak seasoning. Set on high - 3hrs done. Remove all the bone and roughly chop up and add to soup. Let Me say this - O M G!!!! The BEST thing about this soup is SECONDS!!!!💝💝💝💝❕❕
Thanks again John; I made this in my huge electric roaster yesterday, I used to the chicken stock. Today, the flavors had really soaked into the veggies after resting in fridge overnight. Awesome flavor. 🍜
I love a good vegetable soup. However, I don’t usually use celery, but I do add some cabbage. Not a whole lot, but cabbage gives soup lots of flavor. Have not tried ton, but I will, and a little dill. In fact, I used to have a wonderful recipe for. I’ll have to look that up. By the way, I’m a big fan of your tomato soup, and have made it several times. This last time, I actually used real garlic, and I do think it made a difference. I also added half-and-half, and I like the texture and flavor. A couple of our local restaurant serve their tomato soup with grilled pimento cheese sandwiches. I sometimes do the same. If a southern touch. I love your recipes, because they are fairly simple and straightforward. You always ask for ingredients I usually have in my kitchen, and that is a plus.
I love homemade vegetable soup with or without me. I have found that the soup gets better with age, so, I try to put it all together, at least two days before I intend to serve it. This is the soup I take to church potluck. Everyone seems to like it. Thanks for all your wonderful recipes. I can come. You are a really good teacher. Your videos are so easy to follow. Thanks a bunch.❤
Awww, I love vegetable soup, any time, it is so comforting, all the vegetables flavors turn on into a party in the mouth, we also add bell pepper and "poblano" pepper, I totally recommend it!! Hugs, hugs and greetings!!❤💖
Add chunks of cabbage, maybe turnip root or rutabaga. Brown small chunks of chuck or “stew meat” with the aromatics. Add BARLEY! Yum! Add couple of dashes of Lea & Perrins. You can replace can tomatoes with healthy V-8 juice - big tall can. Back in the day, there was alphabet macaroni to add to veg soup.😊
This is one of the food that just make me feel good. I highly recommend trying this with lentils or vermicelli which we use in our soups a lot. We also have "bulgur", the big ones fit perfect with this too. Thanks for sharing. :)
Veggie soup is always a winner👍 I love roasted corn and yellow squash in mine. For busy moms use bags of frozen veggie mixes and dinner is ready with no mess. Also so good for your body and weight maintenance.
Yep, this is going into my notebook. I've been meaning to learn how to make soup for a LONG time, and this video is just what I need to get started. Thanks 👍
Another time saver in lieu of buying mirepoix - especially if you like to make soups and stews - is to buy one of those mueller vegetable choppers. Just watch your fingers changing out the chopping grids! Makes super quick work.
I make soups during the colder months; I find prepping mirepoix (onion, celery, carrot, garlic) and the holy trinity (onion, celery, peppers, garlic) beforehand is super helpful. They both freeze well until you need them, a great base for any soup or chili. I know garlic is not an ingredient in those two, but for any soup or chili I'm gonna make it will be in there so get over it.
This soup is just wonderful and amazingly easy to prepare! I am wanting to lose a few pounds (like 20lbs) so I thought I would give your recipe a try! It filled the whole kitchen with this amazing smell and now my hubby says "I don't have to cook supper tonight!" LOL
I love all of your recipes, I have tried many. I especially like your presentation. You don’t have any winded explanations, you just get to the point, LOVE THAT. Thanks so much. Question, do you have a recipe for a fresh cucumber salad? My grandma used to make one where I believe she soaked the cucumbers in salt and used sour cream and other ingredients, it was such a fabulous summer dish.
Parsley is a unsung hero of herbs, imho they've been pushed aside as a throw away garnish, when in reality they pack such a healthy addition to most dishes. I chop the stems, and add them in the beginning. Then in the last 15 minutes I'll add the leaves. This little wonder plant is easy to grow, or shop. If your looking for an economical green, Parsley. Can you tell I've been studying herbs? haha.
My mom always added cilantro for soups and it adds so much flavor to it! It's a Mexican thing I think but I love it! Soups without it taste like something is missing lol
I have made it x2 already this week but was not sure if cilantro would work! You have set me free 😊 Am making it now and will definitely add cilantro .. yum 😋
@@Kaneblade07 Oh YUM! I love cilantro! I'll be making this t'moro!! 😋🥣 I have every thing he listed... except that I'm out of fresh garlic and I don't have any barley. Guess I'm driving down the hill to the store.. 🚙~~~~~
Yay.. I made the soup !!! But (even though I had cilantro, I completely spaced out adding it. DOH!) There were SO MANY veggies in that soup!! .. One thing I did add which was stellar, was a rind from a Parmigiano-Reggiano that I had. That makes just about any soup soOOOooo so delicious! I'll be using my cilantro later this week. 🥰xoxo
For me I add hamburger meat to beef it up so it last a little longer in your tummy and you won't have to go back too many times to get full. Love your channel. :)
Woke up feeling sick, I’m On my way to the store so I can grab a few things so I can make this soup (minus the peas) 🤣 looks delicious😋😋 UPDATE! I made the soup and it was perfect🥰 exactly what I needed, sadly the Walmart I went to didn’t have fresh green beans but the canned green beans weren’t all that bad.. came out great, thanks💯
This recipe looks delicious! I love barley and it's a great addition. Also, turnips and parsnips are something I add to my veggie soup, and sometimes a can of canellini beans. So many options, you just can't go wrong with a big pot of vegetable soup
Love veggie soup. I like to put zucchini in my veggie soup and snow peas. Sometimes I'll put fresh cheese tortellini for a heartier soup and serve with thinly sliced scallions. Thanks for sharing your recipe John. 🙂❤️
Looks yummy. Italian here so gotta add a parmesan rind in the beginning and sprinkle with grated cheese in the end. And cause i have a lot of Spanish friends you can't go wrong with fresh cilantro and olives.
I know this has nothing to do with vegetable soup but my grandma lives on the farm. They use animal fat as oil. Once they mixed rosemary in the animal fat and then they fied chicken breasts in it. It was so delicious
I like to make beef barley soup in the winter with cheap stew meat, carrots, onions, celery and cumin. Season with salt and pepper and additional herbs or spices to taste
I'm recovering from Covid and I'm craving soup. So, I'm joyful to try out your recipe later because this version is somewhat prepped but still keeps the homemade touches. Thanks!
Love your pot.. I have two Lodge. Dutch Ovens…a 6qt., and a 3qt. I love them…I have been using them, instead of my Instant Pot… I feel that I have more control over my soup, roast, etc…and my apartment smells so good..,In fact my whole floor smells sooo good. It;s. real cooking…❤
Hi! My parents are from Somalia, so we usually have barley for dinner with yogurt, olive oil, and honey drizzled on top. Love your videos, never commented, though. The barley comment compelled me... lol
So I've been loving my allium mix of leeks, onions, shallots, scallions, chives, and garlic, sauteed with thyme and a new favorite Savory. I've been known to make up batches of this and freeze cupcake size amounts for later use. Vegetable wise I love squash either summer or winter varieties (I dehydrated patty pan squash so available year round) and lastly some stewed tomatoes and some canned beans.
The only veggie I always use frozen must be the beans - I just hate trimming them! :-) And I'd use a bit of fresh rosemary, too - goes sooo well with thyme! Real yummy recipe!
I'm a fan of putting in corn cobs (after you've cut off the kernels). So much flavour! Porchini powder is also excellent for a punch of umami. I also love putting in a parmesan rind (if you're not a vegan).
Ooo, this looks great. I'm looking for new soup recipes for the coming fall and this is absolutely joining the menu! Update, 2/10/23: So after making this a few times for my elderly father, I did a few tweaks. He has issues swallowing so all the veggies are cut up into pretty small chunks. I reduce the quantity of veggies so we have more broth. Leave out the potatoes and corn, and use French cut frozen green beans. Sometimes I add a cup of tiny star or alphabet noodles. As I make my own veggie stock, I use more veggies and get an extra rich version to make up for the reduced veggies in the soup. This is such a good recipe. It's so easy to customize. And it's amazing served with fresh cornbread or cheesy croutons on the side.
I use leeks, parsnips and frozen spinach with my onions, bell pepper, celery, potato and carrots and always a dash of Worcestershire sauce, ketchup instead of canned tomatoes. I often add red pepper flakes, turmeric and cumin too. I like to blend my soup with an immersion blender so it goes nice and thick - not keen on chunks of veggies in thin soup.
John, this is now my favorite vegetable soup. I made this just how you did in this video and it is so good!! Delicious and healthy. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.
You’re amazing !! I love ALL of your videos they are perfect !! The perfect tone the perfect speed the way you talk and explain things, your smile just everything !!! I’ve done a few of your recipes they are delicious! and this vegetable soup is my next one to do for my hubby. Yum !
I always love how he's always smiling and cheery, it does make me feel better even with such a simple act. It's adorable, especially in his thumbnails, I enjoy it. Subscribed for that reason haha, but ofc for the food as well naturally.
This was awesome the cost of living I had really nothing before pay day. my veggies were about gone and just thought stuff it make a soup with chilies now I have left overs to freeze and take to work.
Hey google: "bring me the best veggie soup from youtube" while driving. You popped up. I'm sold. Looks fantastic! Thanks man (Couldve been 2 mins long max 😊)
This was a very useful process for making my first proper soup. I have honestly never used garlic cloves in cooking before, and accidentally purchased 2 heads of garlic thinking that each one was a clove. Luckily I didn't put the whole lot in.
It is in the 80's and 90's here so you think I wouldn't want soup.....wrong....I love soup at any time of the year. I've not tried garbanzo beans (which I love), but I will try when I make this. I absolutely love kale in my soup, and I also always add cabbage as I think it gives it a sweetness that I miss when it's not there. I've also never cooked the tomatoes down to get that intense flavor. I'll be trying that as well. Thank you for a lovely recipe.
Omg...I just made this soup last night... fantastic!! I'm not a cook by far but this is an easy recipe to follow! I have made many of your recipes and they all have been great!! Makes me feel like I can cook! I even had to buy more spices that I never used before and I really enjoyed it! I added pork riblets that I had previously cooked and stored in my freezer...what a treat!! I will definitely be making this soup again soon..Thank you John❣️
Went to make this last night and discovered the potatoes in my pantry were in terrible condition so I subbed a random can of white beans 😂. Threw all the random veggies in my fridge that needed to be used and it all still turned out delicious
Hey hey i just tried making this recipe at home from scratch just like you did, wow what a soup! I didnt have a dutch oven but a big saucepan thing so i used that and at first it looked like too much ingredients once they were all cooking and getting the broth, but wow the potato were tender and all that. Great recipe!
Thanks for an amazing vegan soup.... I love chickpeas in the soup as well. A bit of paprika, chopped spring onions or chives and some coconut milk are great additions.
V8 spicy cocktail juice is great to add for more flavor. Can also add some dehydrated veggies such as kale or spinach that have been powered for more flavor and nutrients.
Awesome recipe. I use pretty much the same veggies as you do, but I will also add a small sweet potato or a turnip, depending on which one I have. Also a bit of green cabbage.
I grew up on Vegetable soup growing up. We had Green beans, Carrots Corn Cabbage and peas in the soup, we also cook ham burger meat with it as well. with a big fan of Tomato juice.
