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Vegetable and Barley Stew

By TinyTummyTreats Editorial TeamPublished Apr 6, 2026 | Updated Oct 14, 2026
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Pearl barley simmered with carrot, squash, parsnip, leek and green beans. Barley contains gluten.

Vegetable and Barley Stew
Prep 15 min
Cook 40 min
Total 55 min
Servings 4
Difficulty easy
Cuisine International

Recipe Details

Prep15 min
Cook40 min
Total55 min
Servings4
Difficultyeasy
CuisineInternational
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 1/3 cup pearl barley (contains gluten)
  • 1 medium Carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup Butternut Squash, peeled and diced
  • 1 small Parsnip, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup Leek, white and light green parts, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Green beans, trimmed and chopped into small pieces
  • 3 cups Vegetable broth, low sodium and no added salt
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 leaf Bay leaf
  • As needed Water
Winter Veggie Barley Stew ingredients image for TinyTummyTreats
Winter Veggie Barley Stew ingredients image for TinyTummyTreats

Instructions

  1. Rinse the pearled barley thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well to ensure no grit.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pot. Add sliced leek and saute for about 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the diced carrots, butternut squash, parsnip, and chopped green beans to the pot. Stir to combine evenly with leeks.
  4. Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and add the rinsed barley, fresh thyme, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes until barley and vegetables are tender.
  6. Check occasionally and add water as needed if the stew becomes too thick.
  7. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
  8. Cool to a suitable serving temperature and serve in bowls.
  9. Refrigerate promptly in shallow covered containers for up to 3 days.
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Serving

This general recipe does not establish suitability for a particular age or eating ability, or allergy safety.

Ingredients

Use the stated ingredients. Substitutions can change moisture, binding and texture; equivalent substitutions have not been established.

Storage

Refrigerate promptly in shallow covered containers for up to 3 days. Reheat cooked leftovers to 165 F (74 C) and cool to a suitable serving temperature.

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