Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, cut into ½-circles
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ¾-inch pieces
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ cups frozen green beans
- ¾ cup pearl barley
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ¾ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- 1 (14 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups water
- ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients, except for the parsley, in a large (6-quart) slow cooker.
- Cook on LOW until the barley is tender, about 8 hours.
- Stir in the parsley. Serve. points value for Vegetable Barley Soup    You’re looking for the Weight Watchers points value for Vegetable Barley Soup! Here’s an estimate based on a standard recipe serving size (about 1 cup or 250ml):
– Blue plan: 4-5 points
– Green plan: 5-6 points
– Purple plan: 4 pointsPlease note that points values can vary depending on specific ingredients, portion sizes, and other factors. Here’s a breakdown of the points calculation:
– 1 cup Vegetable Barley Soup (approx. 250ml):
– Carbohydrates: 30-35g (4-5 points)
– Fiber: 5-6g (1-2 points)
– Protein: 5-6g (1-2 points)
– Fat: 2-3g (0-1 point)
– Total: 4-6 pointsKeep in mind that these points values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes. Always consult the official Weight Watchers resources or a qualified coach for accurate points calculations.