09/11/2021
It's soup time!
Soup is a meal in itself. It can include majority of the food groups in one meal...vegetables, whole grains, lean protein.
Vegetable Barley Soup
6 servings
Ingredients:
1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 Yellow Onion (chopped)
1 Carrot (peeled, chopped)
1 stalk Celery (chopped)
2 1/2 cups Butternut Squash (peeled, chopped)
2 Garlic (clove, minced)
1 Zucchini (chopped)
1/2 cup Pearl Barley or brown rice
1 tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp Dried Thyme
6 cups Vegetable Broth
2 cups Baby Spinach
Directions:
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to soften.
Add the carrot, celery, squash and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
Add the zucchini, barley, salt and thyme.
Stir to combine then add the vegetable broth.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and cover with a lid.
Let the soup simmer for 35 to 40 minutes or until the barley is tender.
Stir in the baby spinach and season with additional salt if needed.
Divide between bowls and enjoy!
