2BLEU'S VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP

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This is our vegan version of Recipe #390745. Barley is a wonderfully versatile cereal grain with a rich nutlike flavor and an appealing chewy, pasta-like consistency. When the weather's cold, a big pot of soup simmering on the stove warms the heart as well as the hearth. In addition to its robust flavor, it's a very good source of fiber. If you can't find barley in your grocery store, you can purchase some of excellent quality pearl barley at www.nutsonline.com

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Grains

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups vegetable broth (or stock)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup pearl barley
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 bay leaf
3 carrots, sliced
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped into large pieces
6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preparing Barley: Like all grains, before cooking barley, rinse it thoroughly under running water and then remove any dirt or debris that you may find.
  • In a large dutch oven over medium heat, Add all ingredients except salt & black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally until barley and carrots are tender and fully cooked.
  • Season to taste with salt & black pepper and serve. NOTES: Add more water if soup becomes too thick upon standing. Pearl barley takes a minimum of 1 hour to cook, whereas hulled barley takes 1.5 hours or more.

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