Vegetable Barley Soup (RECIPE)

Vegetable Barley Soup (RECIPE)

Ingredients

• 6 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1/2 cup uncooked barley
• 2 cups potatoes diced
• 1 cup broccoli or cauliflower or both, in bite size
• 1 cup onion diced
• 2 stalks celery approx 1/2 cup, diced
• 1 cup carrots diced
• 2 15 oz cans fire roasted tomatoes, or roast your own fresh tomatoes
• 8 oz tomato juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
• large handful fresh spinach leaves

Instructions

• 1. What I really love about this recipe is that it can be made completely from start to finish in one pot or even a slow cooker. Begin by washing and dicing up your vegetables of choice into bite-size chunks. You'll also want to rinse off the barley under warm water.

• 2. In a large stockpot, add the veggie broth (or water), uncooked barley, onions, cauliflower, and potatoes. Allow these to come to a boil and cook for approximately 10 minutes.

• 3. Next, add all other ingredients(except the spinach). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook for approximately 30 minutes. I wait until this point to add the carrots and celery (and broccoli if using) because these are the veggies that I like to keep a little firmer texture. It's simply a preference thing, so you could add all the veggies in the first step if desired.

• 4. I like to use in this soup. It adds such a great spicy flavor. Be forewarned that it has a slight punch. If you do not like your soup a little spicy, begin with 2 Tbsp, or less. Taste and add to your preference.

• 5. Once the cooking time is up--whether you're using the stovetop or slower cooker methods--add the spinach leaves and allow them to wilt, for approximately 3-5 minutes. These should not be added until the end because they really don't need to cook, only wilt.

• 6. Remove from heat.

Enjoy!!

Servings : 6
Ready in : 40 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

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