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hearty homemade barley and vegetable soup
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| This vegetarian and vegan recipe for a hearty homemade barley and vegetable soup is both healthy and filling. A meal in itself, you can add just about any veggies you want - green beans, peas or corn would all work well. This recipe makes a more than generous amount, so plan on having some leftovers! You may also want to try this basic vegetable barley soup recipe or this quick and easy tomato and barley soup. Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Ingredients: | |
| 1/2 | onion, diced |
| 2 ribs | celery, diced |
| 2 | carrots, diced |
| any other vegetables desired, 1/2 cup each | |
| 2 tbsp | oil |
| margarine, alternative | |
| 8 cups | water or vegetable broth |
| 1 cup | pearled barley, uncooked |
| 1 cup | pinto or white beans, pre-soaked if dry |
| 1/3 cup | tomato paste |
| crushed tomatoes, alternative | |
| 1/4 tsp | salt |
| 1/2 tsp | pepper |
| 1/4 tsp | celery salt, (optional) |
| 1/2 tsp | basil |
| 1/2 tsp | oregano or Italian spice mix |
| 1/2 tsp | thyme |
| 1 tsp | onion powder, (optional) |
| 2 large | bay leaves |
Preparation:
In a large soup pot, sautee the onions, celery, carrots and any other vegetables for 3-5 minutes. Add vegetable broth or water and all other ingredients and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium low.
Allow to simmer for at least an hour, stirring occasionally, until barley is soft and somewhat fluffy. Add more spices to taste and enjoy!
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