Vegetarian Barley-Vegetable Soup
Barley is one of the oldest cultivated grains and has been used in cooking for thousands of years.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Barley
- 4 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 stalk Celery stalks
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic cloves
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 1 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Green beans
- 1 cup Spinach
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add barley, vegetable broth, tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until barley is cooked.
- Stir in spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 8g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.