YOGURT-BARLEY SOUP

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It's nothing fancy, but it's a nice, filling soup with a pleasant tart taste to it. Don't leave the parsley out...it greatly improved the taste and appearance of this soup. From Moosewood.

Provided by Aunt Cookie

Categories     Grains

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup uncooked barley
5 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped onions
1 medium carrot, diced
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried mint
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
black pepper
2 cups plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Bring the barley and water to a boil in a large pot. Simmer, covered, while proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
  • Saute the onions in the butter until translucent.
  • Add the carrots and cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots are tender.
  • Add water as necessary if the vegetables start to stick.
  • When the barley is tender, add the vegetables, mint, and seasonings to the pot.
  • Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Add the yogurt and parsley.
  • Carefully warm the soup on low, adding some stock if you want a thinner soup.
  • Done!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.4, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 993.3, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 7, Sugar 10.1, Protein 9.1

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