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Ultimate Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe Healthy Delicious

Best Ever Vegetable Barley Soup Recipe

Discover the ultimate healthy delicious vegetable barley soup recipe Perfect for a comforting meal packed with flavor and nutrition 154 chars

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of barley (pearl preferable)
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks of celery, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 4 cups of vegetable broth
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups of spinach or kale
  • 1 tsp of thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Instructions

  • Rinse the barley under cool water, then set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add the rinsed barley and canned diced tomatoes, stirring well to combine.
  • Add the vegetable broth to the pot, bringing it to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover the pot.
  • Toss in the thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 40-50 minutes, or until the barley is tender.
  • A few minutes before serving, stir in the spinach or kale, allowing it to wilt.
  • Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
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