TOMATO BARLEY SOUP

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Great simple comfort food. Good for you, too! For the vegan version, simply substitute a plant-based oil such as coconut or walnut for the butter when you saute the onions.

Provided by TheRedneckHippie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (28 ounce) bottles tomato puree
6 cups water or 6 cups vegetable stock
2 large yellow onions
3 tablespoons butter (sub a plant-based oil for vegan soup)
1 cup barley (uncooked)
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
3 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground celery seed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon red pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large soup pot (For the vegan version, simply substitute a plant-based oil for the butter. Walnut would be good, but use whatever you have on hand.). Chop onion and saute in butter (oil) until translucent.
  • Add spices and stir 'til fragrant.
  • Pour in tomato puree, water and barley, and simmer over medium heat until barley is tender (about an hour).
  • Turn off heat, add coconut milk, serve. Garnish with basil leaves and/or cheese if desired.
  • This soup is GREAT with a grilled cheese sandwich.

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