GRAINY VEGETABLE SOUP

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This inexpensive, hearty soup is perfect for everyone. Use whatever combination of grains you wish (as long as it equals 1/2 cup), likewise use whatever vegetables you wish.

Provided by Lennie

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
6 cups chicken stock (vegetable stock makes this a vegetarian/vegan soup)
2 tablespoons barley
3 tablespoons long-grain rice
3 tablespoons green lentils
2 carrots, scraped and diced
2 cups diced, peeled rutabagas
2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt butter (or heat oil) over medium heat and cook the onion until tender, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic, stock, grains and vegetables EXCEPT cabbage; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add cabbage and dried herbs; simmer for about 15 more minutes or until vegetables and grains are all tender.
Stir in fresh parsley, taste, and add salt and pepper if you wish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.5, Fat 5.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 12.3, Sodium 391.6, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.4, Protein 10.1

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