Vegetable barley soup
Vegetable barley soup is a nutritious and hearty dish that combines the goodness of vegetables with the wholesome texture of barley.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pearl barley, rinsed
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 carrot, peeled and diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 zucchini, peeled and diced
- 1 potato, peeled and diced
- 6 cups boiling water
- 1 teaspoon consomme powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ⅓ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup chopped parsley
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion starts changing color.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the zucchini, potato, carrot and pearl barley.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the boiling water and add the spices.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the pot and simmer for about 30-40 minutes, or until the barley and vegetables are tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Add the chopped parsley and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
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