BROCCOLI AND BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP

Broccoli and Barley Vegetable Soup image

Provided by Laka

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
100 g leeks, sliced
1/2 cup barley, washed and drained
6 cups water (2 4)
180 g broccoli, divided into small florets
120 g cauliflower, divided into small florets
120 g Brussels sprouts, cut into quarters
1 carrot, sliced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

Sauté leeks and garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes.
Stir in barley, and cover with 2 cups of water; bring to the boil, then reduce the flame and cook on low for 10 minutes.
Add broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, carrot, salt and 4 cups of water, stir. Bring the soup to the boil, lower the flame and cook for another 7 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened. Season with black pepper and add thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 887.2, Carbohydrate 70.1, Fiber 24, Sugar 19.4, Protein 21.9